Authors : Shujaat Mubarik, Muhammad Usman, VGR Chandran and Evelyn S. Devadason
Abstract: Human Capital (HC) is considered one of the prominent determinants of economic growth. Perceiving its critical standings, this study analyzed the impacts of human capital on economic growth of Pakistan with special interest to female human capital. Study took primary enrolment rate as proxy of HC. The enrolment rates were further disaggregated into male and female enrolments for analysis. By taking time series data from 1960-2013, study applied ARDL approach for analysis. The results confirmed the existence of long run relationship of total, male and female human capital with economic growth. Study also found an inverse relationship of gender-enrolment inequality with growth. The results highlighted that beside social impacts, women education can play a significant economic role in Pakistan.
Shujaat Mubarik, Muhammad Usman, VGR Chandran and Evelyn S. Devadason, 2015. Human Capital and Growth: Does Gender Matter?. International Business Management, 9: 547-553.