This Element reviews what we know about parental investments and children's human capital in low-to-middle-income … countries (LMICs). First, it presents definitions and a simple analytical framework; then discusses determinants of children …; and concludes with a summary suggesting some positive impacts of parental investments on children's human capital in LMICs …

of children from poorer families. -- birth weight ; twins ; education ; IQ ; earnings …

of children from poorer families …