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Explore human capital theory through this 58-minute book talk featuring economist Pablo A. Peña discussing his accessible guide to Gary Becker's Nobel Prize-winning economic framework. Learn how human capital theory—the concept that investing in people's knowledge and skills creates wide-ranging economic effects—applies to everyday domains including parenting, aging, marriage, health, and household labor. Discover how Becker's technical academic work translates into practical insights for understanding modern economic life through Peña's classroom-inspired approach that makes complex economic science accessible to learners across business, management, economics, and policy fields. Follow the structured presentation beginning with an introduction, proceeding through the main book discussion, and concluding with an interactive discussion session that deepens understanding of how human capital theory shapes contemporary economic thinking and personal decision-making.
