Social Policy: Targeting programmes effectively

James Heckman and Jorge Luis Garcia ()

Nature Human Behaviour, 2017, vol. 1, issue 1, 1-2

Abstract: A study now shows that 20% of the population accounts for 60–80% of several adult social ills. Outcomes for this group can be accurately predicted from as early as age 3 years, using a small set of indicators of disadvantage. This finding supports policies that target children from disadvantaged families.

Date: 2017
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