Open AccessUrbanization and Human Capital Development in Malaysia
Author(s) -
Eny Lestari Widarni,
Claudia Laura
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
splash magz
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2774-440X
DOI - 10.54204/splashmagzvol1no1pp31to35
Subject(s) - urbanization , human capital , ordinary least squares , capital (architecture) , index (typography) , human development index , development economics , economic growth , economics , economic geography , geography , human development (humanity) , econometrics , computer science , archaeology , world wide web
This paper investigates the impact of urbanization in Malaysia and human capital development in Malaysia in particular urbanized areas. We argue that the presence of urbanites at the turn of the 20th century has had a positive impact on human capital in Malaysia today. This is evidenced by empirical evidence using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method by adopting the Índice Firjan de Desenvolvimento Municipal (IFDM) method to calculate the human capital development index in Malaysia. We find that the urbanization program has a positive impact on human capital development in Malaysia.