Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 4MCQ
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To identify:
The option that is a correct example of human capital.
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Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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