Question

meaning of people as a asset

Answer 1

something valuable that an entity own benefits generating incomes.......

Answer 2

Any item of economic value owned by an individual or corporation, especially that which could be converted to cash. Examples are cash, securities, accounts receivable, inventory, office equipment, real estate, a car, and other property. 

On a balance sheet, assets are equal to the sum of 
liabilities, common stock, preferred stock, and retained earnings.