Economics and Early Childhood

James Heckman, University of Chicago economist  and  recipient of the 2000 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, discusses how early childhood education and productivity are connected. 

Why is talking with your children starting as an infant so important?

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How does early childhood education have an influence on our society's economy? 

How do we help our children succeed later in life?

Early childhood education is a sound investment. Read more here Early childhood education can pay big rewards to families, society

If you are interested in more of James Heckman's thoughts on early childhood and economics take a look at this...