The economics of child well-being

This paper presents an integrated economic approach that organizes and interprets the evidence on child development. It also discusses the indicators of child well-being that are used in international comparisons. Recent evidence on child development is summarized, and policies to promote child well...

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Authors: Gabriella Conti (Author) ; Heckman, James J. 1944- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2012
In:Year: 2012
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Summary:This paper presents an integrated economic approach that organizes and interprets the evidence on child development. It also discusses the indicators of child well-being that are used in international comparisons. Recent evidence on child development is summarized, and policies to promote child well-being are discussed. The chapter concludes with some open questions and suggestions for future research
DOI:10.3386/w18466