ECON 424 - Seminar: Child Development and Welfare

FC SSCI QFR WADV

4 credits
In this seminar, we will discuss current research on the economics of child development and determinants of child well-being. We will consider the role of child care, early childhood education, public programs, and the long-run economic and social consequences of early-life circumstances. Other topics include family structure and living arrangements, foster care, and the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on children.
Prerequisites & Notes: Econ 251, Econ 253, and Econ 255.