Scenario 1
For years, a small country has been plagued with annual measles epidemics. Its government works with scientists from around the world to distribute a vaccine to the vast majority of citizens in all parts of the nation. Within a few months, workers return to their jobs and children return to school.

Scenario 2
In a neighboring country, most girls have attended school on a regular basis until the age of 12. The recently elected president, however, has just announced his intention to increase the age of mandatory schooling for girls to 16. As a result, a major foreign electronics producer announces its intention to open a factory in the country within five years.

How have these two governments used investment in human capital to increase economic growth in their countries?