Which of the following scenarios is an example of an investment in human capital?

A. A firm replaces manually controlled production with a computer-controlled procedure.
B. A chemical firm supports research to develop new chemicals.
C. A firm purchases new equipment for a manufacturing process.
D. A firm pays for workers to take college classes.


Answer: D

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