Effects of Human Capital and Social Capital on Dropping Out of High School in the South

Mark H. Smith; Lionel J. Beaulieu; Glenn D. Israel

Article

Effects of Human Capital and Social Capital on Dropping Out of High School in the South

Authors

- Mark H. Smith
- Lionel J. Beaulieu
- Glenn D. Israel

Abstract

This paper assesses the effects of human capital and social capital on the probability of a person dropping out of high school, using the High School and Beyond data set. Utilizing logistic regressi~n, predicted dropout rates are uncovered for students whose families and communities differ in human and social capital, controllmg for financial capital, race, ethnicity, and rural-urban residence. The effects of human and social capital variables combine to make substantial differences in predicted dropout rates.

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How to Cite: Smith, M. H. , Beaulieu, L. J. & Israel, G. D. (1991) “Effects of Human Capital and Social Capital on Dropping Out of High School in the South”, Journal of Research in Rural Education. 8(1).