CHAPTER 5
Social Infrastructure
The preceding chapter analyzed the economic infrastructure, and this chapter concentrates on a discussion of the social sector. There are three distinct components of social infrastructure—health, education, and other areas—that facilitate the effective use of other components of the social sector for the benefit of society. Special emphasis is given to health and education as these components directly help to build up human capital and enhance human capabilities to enable people to enjoy a higher standard of living.
- Health is one of the three key determinants of the Human Development Index (HDI) in addition to income and knowledge. The capability to lead a long and healthy life is considered one of the three ...
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