Imagine you’re in a high-stakes job interview. The hiring manager isn't just looking at your resume; they are looking at your human capital. From an economist’s perspective, you’ve walked into that room carrying a metaphorical “bag.” Inside that bag are your skills, your experiences, and your unique abilities. You open it up and effectively tell the employer: “For some compensation, I’ll give you access to this bag.” The employer evaluates the market price for those tools. If