Basis of Difference | Human Capital | Physical Capital |
1. Consists of | It consists of the skill and knowledge of the human beings. | It includes all the physical tools and machinery used for production. |
2. Nature | It is intangible in nature. | It is tangible in nature. |
3. Tradable | The services of human capital can be sold in the market, not the human capital. | Physical capital can be sold in the market. |
4. Mutual Relationship | Human capital is not created by physical capital. | Physical capital is created by human capital. |
5. Wear and Tear | Human capital does not depreciate except the age which is renewed again with education and health. | Physical capital is depreciated over time due to constant use. |