Investment in human capital

A) is quite different from and has a much lower return than investment in physical capital.
B) is just like investment in physical capital and has a return similar to that earned from other investments.
C) is just like investment in physical capital but has a much greater return than do other investments.
D) is not comparable to other investments in any way since human capital is embodied in the person.


Answer: B

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