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Review of the Statistical Measurement of Human Capital

Statistics New Zealand is pleased to publish this review of the statistical measurement of human capital in New Zealand. The review was commissioned to help Statistics New Zealand:

  • identify the current and potential uses of human capital measures
  • evaluate existing statistical series relevant to the measurement of human capital
  • clarify the role it should have in the area of human capital measurement
  • identify opportunities for future work in the area.


This review is part of a wider Statistics New Zealand research project on human capital. The project was funded by the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology’s Cross Departmental Research Pool. Statistics New Zealand would welcome comments readers have on the content of this review.


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If you are interested in commenting on the review, please email info@stats.govt.nz or contact: Tas.Papadopoulos (04) 931 4600.