Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 3
Written by Lorena CHIȚEA

The aim of this paper is to conceptualise the human capital starting from early approaches to the present day. The human capital concept has been a constant in the economic and social thinking and practice even since classical economics, followed by the approaches in the post-war period and those specific to the recent and contemporary period. The intensity of human capital research has fluctuated over time, yet the interest has remained permanent and acquired new dimensions and valences. The present period comes with a series of new challenges and opportunities for the accumulation of human capital. Human capital is an important pillar in economic growth and sustainable rural development. In the current context, characterised by geo-political instability, pressure of climate change, economic instability and technological changes, human capital is subject to pressures that it has to face, both on the labour market and in social life, which presupposes the increase of resilience through the accumulation of new knowledge and skills.

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