Analysis of Investment in Human Capital of Korean Households

Original Article

Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association 2003;41(5):221-232.

가계의 인적자본 투자에 관한 연구 - 사교육을 중심으로 -

양정선, 김순미

이화여자대학교 교육대학원,충남대학교 소비자생활정보학과

ABSTRACT

This study examined the investment in human capital of Korean urban households. Data for this study were from the 2001 Household Income and Expenditure Survey and consisted of a sample of 2,681 households. The results of Gini's concentration coefficient showed high inequality of investment in human capital. To investigate which factors influence investments in human capital, various socio-demographic variables were analysed. High investment in human capital is shown in high society indicating that they transmit the advantage of education to their descendants. The results of this study is useful for welfare professionals who work in family well-being.

Keywords: 인적자본투자, investment in human capital, 인적자본투자의 불평등성, inequality of investment in human capital, 교육비, educational expenditure, 사교육비, private educational expenditure