Both public, and private resources contribute to children's nutritional status. And investments by one household may improve health in other neighborhood households, by improving the sanitation environment, and increasing shared knowledge. The authors measure the externalities of investments in...

Public and private investments in education and infrastructure (such as water and sanitation infrastructure) for one household carry over to neighboring households. Shared knowledge has a significant impact on children's nutrition in rural areas. There is a direct link between the caregivers'...