Labor market returns to an early childhood stimulation intervention in Jamaica
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Randomized trial reports increased earnings in Jamaican toddlers 20 years post-intervention, suggesting lasting benefits.
Key Points
- This research examines the long-term economic impacts of an early childhood stimulation intervention in Jamaica.
- Randomized intervention providing psychosocial stimulation to growth-stunted toddlers.
- Weekly visits from community health workers for 2 years teaching parenting skills.
- Follow-up interviews with 105 of 129 participants conducted 20 years later.
- The intervention increased participants' earnings by 25%, matching the earnings of a nonstunted group.
- Participants showed significant improvement in cognitive and socioemotional skills.
Cite This Study
Gertler et al. (2014) studied this question.