Rozwój społeczny obszarów wiejskich a edukacja ekonomiczna młodego pokolenia

The article addresses the connection between social development of rural areas and investment in human capital of the young generation. An important role is attributed to economic education, which would allow for more efficient movement of not only individuals but also communities in the modern world. The theses the article points out that despite the steady increase of human capital in rural areas, it still differs significantly from the one that characterises the inhabitants of large cities in particular. Despite the passing years disparities endure, even among the younger generation, which may adversely affect the further possibilities of social development in rural areas. Therefore, greater importance should be assigned to economic education in the process of formal, as well as informal training.