child health
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SNAP Purchasing Power and Child Health Care Utilization: Estimating a Causal Relationship
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the largest and most impactful anti-hunger program in the United States. The program targets low-income households, as eligibility is based only on household income. In 2018, it provided assistance to an average of 40 million people…
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Benchmarking Development Projects to Cash
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In recent years, there has been increasing evidence in support of cash transfers, both conditional and unconditional. In fact, there are organizations whose sole purpose is to give cash directly to the poor. While the evidence suggests that cash transfers can improve livelihoods, there is relatively little evidence on how…
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Mommy and Me: The Impact of Paid Family Leave on Breastfeeding
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Researchers examine the impact of a new paid family leave policy in California on rates of breastfeeding.
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Can maternal unemployment harm an unborn baby?
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A new study provides the second rigorous statistical research in the US exploring how unemployment may affect health outcomes of infants and factors that may play a role in that affect.
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India’s Midday Meal Program: A Safety Net for Children’s Health
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India’s Midday Meal Program provides a cushion for children’s health during times of drought and economic shock.
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Child Neglect: Are We Doing Enough?
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Research highlights the adverse consequences of severe child neglect and the importance of early intervention.