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Articles

No. 19 (2008)

The effects of human capital formation on poverty reduction and job creation: an analysis in the state of Hidalgo (1996–2006)

  • Carmen Guadalupe Juárez Rivera
  • Gerardo Ángeles Castro
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29201/2eybtc74
Submitted
May 2, 2026
Published
September 26, 2008

Abstract

 

The present research makes an empirical analysis of the endogenous growth theory using human capital as a source of growth for Hidalgo state. This analysis takes into account human capital factors such as education and healthcare. The econometric evaluation uses a regression model with panel data. Estimation results suggest, that the three levels of education have a positive and significant relation with formal employment, in almost all of the cases. However, the higher results are those obtained for medium high educational level, since every equation estimated for this variable got positive and significant results, and there are no changes in signs or significance even in the addition of medical care variables. Medium high educational level has potential and presents conclusive evidence that as every educational level generates employment; however, in difference it can do it with larger effects.

References

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