The productivity argument for investing in young children

Author(s): Heckman, James J.; Masterov, Dimitriy V.;
Date Issued: 2007
Publisher(s): Wiley-Blackwell (firm)
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
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Journal Title: Review of Agricultural Economics
Volume Number: 29
Issue Number: 3
Page Range: 446-493
Topics: Child Care & Early Education Market > Economic & Societal Impact > Cost Benefit Analysis
ISSN: 1058-7195 Paper
1467-9353 Electronic
Peer Reviewed: no
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