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    Lessons and Insights from Korea's Transformation

    Series series KDI series in Economic Policy and Development
    Over the last 70 years, Korea has experienced a rapid and remarkable transformation from a devastatingly poor nation to one of the world's leading advanced economies, achieving both sustained economic growth and a successful democracy. This pioneering work focuses on the key role of sustained investment in human capital behind Korea's phenomenal success.Human Capital and Development analyzes the ... Read more

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