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-being are discussed. The paper concludes with some open questions and suggestions for future research.

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Year of publication:	2012-10
Authors:	Conti, Gabriella ; Heckman, James J.
Institutions:	National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	NBER Working Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	CH PE The price is Paper copy available by mail Number 18466
Classification:	D03 - Behavioral Economics; Underlying Principles ; d04 ; I21 - Analysis of Education ; J13 - Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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