Date of Award

2023

Degree Type

Open Access Dissertation

Degree Name

Economics, PhD

Program

School of Social Science, Politics, and Evaluation

Dissertation or Thesis Committee Member

Robert Klitgaard

Dissertation or Thesis Committee Member

Melissa Rogers

Dissertation or Thesis Committee Member

Tom Kniesner

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Keywords

Economics, Parenting

Subject Categories

Economics

Abstract

Policies like universal preschool and The American Families Plan have brought attention to the need to invest in child development. Research has shown that such investments, when evaluated over the long run, provide large rates of return not just to families but to society. However, the effect of policies directed at children ultimately depends on the way parents respond to these policies. Therefore, in order to design policies effectively, the complex nature of parenting must be considered. In this dissertation, I analyze the impact of parental behavior and traits on child outcomes as well as the influences of specific parental behaviors and traits. I use two data sets and economic theory to add clarity to this important problem.

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9798381904765

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