Margot Jackson
Public Investments and Class Gaps in Parents’ Developmental Expenditures
Topics: Policy, Politics, and GovernanceFamilies and governments are the primary sources of investment in children, proving access to basic resources and other developmental opportunities. Recent research identifies significant class gaps in parental investments that contribute to high levels of inequality by family income and… more →
Social Spending and Educational Gaps in Infant Health in the United States, 1998-2017
Topics: Policy, Politics, and GovernanceTags: Child developmentRecent expansions of child tax, food assistance and health insurance programs have made American families’ need for a robust social safety net highly evident, while researchers and policymakers continue to debate the best way to support families via the welfare state. How much do children – and… more →
The Educational Gradient in Health among Children in Immigrant Families
Topics: Families and CommunitiesTags: Immigrant origin students, EquityEducational inequality in the health of U.S.