Publication type
Conference Paper
Series
Europe: Addressing the Social Agenda Conference
Author
Publication date
November 3, 2005
Abstract:
The paper surveys the impact of parents on their children's economic success, from genes to actions before the child's birth (e.g. affecting birthweight) to other decisions during a child's life (e.g. schooling, residential location). Family environment early in a child's life has a substantial impact on subsequent educational achievement. A 'favourable environment' appears to be correlated with socio-economic status.
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