This course explores how education functions both as an economic investment and a driver of growth. Students will examine key concepts such as human‑capital theory, the demand and supply of education, returns on educational investment, and the skills now rewarded in the workforce. With a strong quantitative focus—covering econometric challenges, elasticity, and the evolving role of education in modern economies—this course equips learners with the tools to critically analyze education policy and labor‑market outcomes.