A newspaper story recounts the resistance of a small liberal arts university to partnerships with community colleges. University faculty say specific job training and a focus on employability is not their mandate; however, the government wants more emphasis on education for employment. Which of the following identifies the government's perspective on education?

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The government's perspective on education is identified as human capital theory, which emphasizes the role of education in increasing human capital (skills, knowledge, and abilities) to improve the economic well-being of individuals and society as a whole through greater productivity and employability.

A Newspaper Story Recounts the Resistance of a Small Liberal