The child care economy: How investments in early care and education can fuel U.S. economic growth immediately and over the long term
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The report emphasizes the economic benefits of investing in early care and education, highlighting how it supports immediate and long-term U.S. economic growth. It addresses the current inadequacies of the private childcare market, advocating for increased public investment to ensure accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare. The report suggests that such investments can stimulate economic activity, enhance human capital development, and offer substantial returns by improving labour force participation, especially among women, and fostering better developmental outcomes for children.
Abbott, Sam (2021). “The child care economy: How investments in early care and education can fuel U.S. economic growth immediately and over the long term”. The Washington Center for Equitable Growth.
