An economic analysis of delayed primary school enrollment in a low income country: the role of early childhood nutrition

Article Abstract:

The reasons behind delays in the primary school enrollment of destitute children are investigated. The delays contradict human capital theory predictions that education will start as early as possible. The delays were attributed to various reasons. However, the study focused on early childhood malnutrition as a possible cause for delayed enrollment. The hypotheses were tested via data gathered on Ghana. Results show that early childhood malnutrition was responsible for delayed enrollment.

Health aspects, Analysis, Education, Developing countries, Nutrition, Poor children, Early childhood education

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What is the Income "Cost of a Child"? Exact Equivalence Scales for Canadian Two-Parent Families

Article Abstract:

The study focuses on what amount a two-parent Canadian family needs to sustain and maintain the prechild standard of living of all postchild members. To project the equivalence scales, a complete demand system approach was utilized in the analysis since it is formally zeroes in on the economic theory, the income needed for children can be projected without neglecting the welfare of the children, and the projections obtained are reasonable.

Social aspects, Children, Quality of life, Family

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