Which of the following statements about investment in human capital is correct?(1 point)

Responses

There could be disadvantages to investing in human capital through education.
There could be disadvantages to investing in human capital through education.

There can only be benefits to acquiring a post-secondary education.
There can only be benefits to acquiring a post-secondary education.

Training could reduce workplace safety.
Training could reduce workplace safety.

Investing in health care could reduce labor productivity.

1 answer

The correct statement about investment in human capital is:

There could be disadvantages to investing in human capital through education.

While investing in education and training generally has many benefits, there can be disadvantages such as the cost of tuition, student debt, opportunity costs, and the risk of not being able to find a job that pays enough to justify the investment. The other statements are overly simplistic or incorrect.