Child care subsidies and childhood obesity

Author(s): Herbst, Chris M.; Tekin, Erdal
Date Issued: September, 2011
Description: An exploration of the relationships between children's obesity and both child care subsidy receipt and subsidy policies, based on data from a sample of more than 21,000 children
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Journal Title: Review of Economics of the Household
Volume Number: 9
Issue Number: 3
Page Range: 349-378
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness > Physical Development & Growth

Parents & Families > Parent Characteristics > Socioeconomic Status

Policies > Child Care & Early Education Policies > Subsidies
Country: United States
ISSN: 1569-5239 Paper
1573-7152 Electronic
Peer Reviewed: yes
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