Returns to birthweight

We use data on monozygotic twins to obtain improved estimates of the effect of intrauterine nutrient intake on adult health and earnings and thus to evaluate the efficacy of programs aimed at increasing birthweight. We use the results to evaluate the bias in cross-sectional estimates and to assess t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The review of economics and statistics 2004-05, Vol.86 (2), p.586-601
Hauptverfasser:	Behrman, J.R, Rosenzweig, M.R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adults Birth weight Body mass index developing countries Economic theory Endowments equations growth and development Health care policy human health human reproduction Income inequality literature reviews Low birth weight Manycountries mathematical models Medical genetics Nutrient intake Prenatal development Siblings Studies Twins
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