ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Isaac Ehrlich 2 August 2019 Philippines In this lecture entitled, "Human Capital and Economic Development", Professor Isaac Ehrlich discussed the critical role of human capital in determining the demand for life, which has two dimensions: the quality of life, and the quantity of life, also known as longevity. He also discussed the role of human capital as an “engine of growth” that can explain the transition from a stagnant state of development to a regime of endogenous, self-sustaining per-capita income growth. He also explained the complex issue of immigration and demonstrated why its short- and long-term net benefits are influenced by the degree to which immigration can enhance human capital formation. Program and Learning Materials 02 August 2019 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Human Capital and Economic Development - The Far Reaching Role of Human Capital in the Economy In this lecture entitled, "Human Capital and Economic Development", Professor Issac Ehrlich discussed the critical role of human capital in… Isaac Erhlich Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Rowena Vicente ADB Organizer/s Economic Research and Development Impact Department Read Also FAST TALK interview with Professor Isaac Erhlich PHOTO GALLERY Topics Economics Health Social Development and Protection