The Role of Youth in the Formation of the Human Capital of the City

Abstract

The article presents the author's view of youth as a socio-demographic group that performs very important functions in society. Thus, the retention of young people in the urban community ensures the social continuity of the territorial settlement, as well as adaptability, readiness for change. The author substantiates his position, drawing on the works of P. Bourdieu and G. Becker, V.V. Radaev. The author presents the characteristics of youth as resources of not only a social group, but also the human capital of the entire urban settlement.