RETROSPECTIVE OF THE DEFINITION OF THE ESSENCE OF HUMAN CAPITAL AND ITS CONTENT

Purpose. The aim of the article is substantiation concept human capital development in economic thought view various directions and theories to ensure relations evolution capital, clarification essence content at present stage development. Methodology research. methods generally accepted economics were used course writing article: theoretical comparative analysis – reveal significance capital; synthesis, system structural, abstract logical, grouping method group functions determine its content. Findings. concepts basic approaches determining society are studied. need invest person through investments, by limiting consumption, which over time will bring effect, was determined. main sources investment, levels perception accumulation among people working age identified. systematized. peculiarities wear tear process determined outlined. Originality. study has been further developed, allows obtain an integrated social benefits not only a particular but also company where he works as whole. Practical value. conducted results can be programs regional, local national levels, taking into account territorial units Ukraine. Key words: person, development, theory, efficiency, evolution.