C, Johnson Rucker; F, Schoeni Robert - In: The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy 11 (2011) 3, pp. 1-57
Using national data from the U.S., we find that poor health at birth and limited parental resources (including low income, lack of health insurance, and unwanted pregnancy) interfere with cognitive development and health capital in childhood, reduce educational attainment, and lead to worse...