Infant Health, Cognitive Performance, and Earnings: Evidence from Inception of the Welfare State in Sweden

A-Tier
Journal: Review of Economics and Statistics
Year: 2022
Volume: 104
Issue: 6
Pages: 1138-1156

Authors (4)

Sonia Bhalotra (not in RePEc) Martin Karlsson (Universität Duisburg-Essen) Therese Nilsson (Lunds Universitet) Nina Schwarz (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We identify earnings impacts of exposure to an infant health intervention in Sweden, using individual-linked administrative data to trace potential mechanisms. Leveraging quasi-random variation in eligibility, we estimate that exposure was associated with higher test scores in primary school for boys and girls. However, only girls were more likely to score in the top quintile. Subsequent gains, in secondary schooling, employment, and earnings, are restricted to girls. We show that the differential gains for women accrued from both skills and opportunities.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:tpr:restat:v:104:y:2022:i:6:p:1138-1156
Journal Field
General
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-01-25