The productivity argument for investing in young children

Description:

An argument for investing in early intervention programs for young disadvantaged children on the grounds that participation in these programs increases economic productivity and skills and reduces crime

Resource Type:

Other

Author(s):

Heckman James J. (James Joseph); Masterov Dimitriy V.

Publisher(s):

National Bureau of Economic Research

Funder(s):

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.); Pew Charitable Trusts; Partnership for America's Economic Success

Date Issued:

April 2007

Source:

(NBER Working Paper Series No. 13016). Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research. Retrieved August 15, 2008, from http://www.nber.org/papers/w13016.pdf

Topics:

3. Child Care & Early Education Market > 3.5. Economic & Societal Impact > 3.5.2. Cost Benefit Analysis

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