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The Economic Rationale for Investing in Children: A Focus on Child Care

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Discussion about the extent to which the government could and should invest in the child care market has increased among policymakers.

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  • Diane Paulsell, "undated". "The Economic Rationale for Investing in Children: A Focus on Child Care," Mathematica Policy Research Reports c87c3a07c5b24523864cb7dc3, Mathematica Policy Research.
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