Child poverty as a determinant of life outcomes:Evidence from nationwide surveys in Japan

Takashi Oshio (), Shinpei Sano and Miki Kobayashi ()
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Takashi Oshio: Institute of Economic Research, Hitotsubashi University
Miki Kobayashi: Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University

No 911, Discussion Papers from Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University

Abstract: We attempt to examine the extent to which poverty in childhood adversely affects success in adulthood, using micro data from nationwide surveys in Japan and taking into account the recursive structure of life outcomes. We use retrospective assessments of income class at the age of 15, because longitudinal data on household income are not available. After controlling for its endogeneity, we confirm that children from poor families tend to have lower educational attainment, face higher poverty risks, and assess themselves as being less happy and as suffering from poorer health.

Keywords: Child poverty; Educational attainment; Poverty risk; Happiness; Self-rated health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 37pages
Date: 2009-08
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Journal Article: Child Poverty as a Determinant of Life Outcomes: Evidence from Nationwide Surveys in Japan (2010)
Working Paper: Child poverty as a determinant of life outcomes: Evidence from nationwide surveys in Japan (2009)
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