Does Policy Affect Outcomes for Young Children? An Analysis with International Microdata

Author: Shelley Phipps Publisher: Human Resources Development Canada Publication: Human Resources Development Canada (website) Document Date:                  August 01, 1999 Category: Public Policy > Future of the Family Related Categories: Children > Child Development Children > Child Welfare Children > Economic Factors Influencing Family Economics > Economic Hardship Family Economics > Socio-economic Status Public Policy > Family   This paper examines the hypothesis that outcomes for children are impacted by micro-level socioeconomic conditions, social context, and social policy.  In its analysis, the study looks at micro-data from Canada, the United States, and from Norway.  The results of the study support the hypothesis that policy does impact outcomes for children.     Click to read this article... (HTML) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link