Peter Nilsson
@jpeternilsson.bsky.social
I recall a story where a student (from UCL I think) submitted his whole PhD-thesis (unedited) to Econometrica. Not sure what happened.
July 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I recall a story where a student (from UCL I think) submitted his whole PhD-thesis (unedited) to Econometrica. Not sure what happened.
Reposted by Peter Nilsson
“If this government wants to boost children’s life chances, it should take a serious look at integrated early years services.”
From Pedro Carniero, Sarah Cattan, @gabriconti.bsky.social, Claire Crawford, @ckfarquharson.bsky.social, @nickridpath.bsky.social: ifs.org.uk/publications...
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From Pedro Carniero, Sarah Cattan, @gabriconti.bsky.social, Claire Crawford, @ckfarquharson.bsky.social, @nickridpath.bsky.social: ifs.org.uk/publications...
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May 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
“If this government wants to boost children’s life chances, it should take a serious look at integrated early years services.”
From Pedro Carniero, Sarah Cattan, @gabriconti.bsky.social, Claire Crawford, @ckfarquharson.bsky.social, @nickridpath.bsky.social: ifs.org.uk/publications...
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From Pedro Carniero, Sarah Cattan, @gabriconti.bsky.social, Claire Crawford, @ckfarquharson.bsky.social, @nickridpath.bsky.social: ifs.org.uk/publications...
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At most ages, children from disadvantaged backgrounds experienced greater benefits from Sure Start, though other children also benefitted.
In general, boys and children from ethnic minority backgrounds also tended to experience slightly larger effects.
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In general, boys and children from ethnic minority backgrounds also tended to experience slightly larger effects.
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May 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
At most ages, children from disadvantaged backgrounds experienced greater benefits from Sure Start, though other children also benefitted.
In general, boys and children from ethnic minority backgrounds also tended to experience slightly larger effects.
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In general, boys and children from ethnic minority backgrounds also tended to experience slightly larger effects.
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Sure Start’s effects on more severe outcomes were limited. We find little effect on contact with children’s social care; Education Health and Care Plans; and serious crime. This suggests that universal light-touch services on their own don’t meet the highest needs.
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May 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Sure Start’s effects on more severe outcomes were limited. We find little effect on contact with children’s social care; Education Health and Care Plans; and serious crime. This suggests that universal light-touch services on their own don’t meet the highest needs.
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Reposted by Peter Nilsson
At its peak, Sure Start cost around £2.7bn per year (in today's prices).
We estimate that over the long run, it might generate £2.4bn in savings for government per cohort.
Including wider benefits like higher earnings, total long-run benefits could be twice the cost.
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We estimate that over the long run, it might generate £2.4bn in savings for government per cohort.
Including wider benefits like higher earnings, total long-run benefits could be twice the cost.
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May 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
At its peak, Sure Start cost around £2.7bn per year (in today's prices).
We estimate that over the long run, it might generate £2.4bn in savings for government per cohort.
Including wider benefits like higher earnings, total long-run benefits could be twice the cost.
[10/11]
We estimate that over the long run, it might generate £2.4bn in savings for government per cohort.
Including wider benefits like higher earnings, total long-run benefits could be twice the cost.
[10/11]
Reposted by Peter Nilsson
My coauthor @jasonbcook.bsky.social & I recently showed that making parents of younger children comply with SNAP Work Requirements does nothing but take food away from the neediest families.
These parents don't work any more because they face barriers to work.
econofact.org/efficacy-of-...
These parents don't work any more because they face barriers to work.
econofact.org/efficacy-of-...
Efficacy of Safety Net Work Requirements for Parents | Econofact
Do work requirements increase work? Do they take benefits away from the neediest households? Evidence of the impact of SNAP work requirements on families.
econofact.org
May 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My coauthor @jasonbcook.bsky.social & I recently showed that making parents of younger children comply with SNAP Work Requirements does nothing but take food away from the neediest families.
These parents don't work any more because they face barriers to work.
econofact.org/efficacy-of-...
These parents don't work any more because they face barriers to work.
econofact.org/efficacy-of-...