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Informing Resource Allocation for Investment in Early Childhood: A Review of the International Peer-Reviewed Evidence

Early childhood investment decisions represent critical policy frameworks that ideally reflect a strong evidence base. This review seeks to assess early childhood intervention priorities based on return on investment without limitation by health, education or social science sector.

Citation:
Geelhoed EA, Bloom DE, Bock C, Flatau P, Mandzufas J, Cross D … et al. Informing Resource Allocation for Investment in Early Childhood: A Review of the International Peer-Reviewed Evidence. Australian Economic Review. 2022.

Abstract:
Early childhood investment decisions represent critical policy frameworks that ideally reflect a strong evidence base. This review seeks to assess early childhood intervention priorities based on return on investment without limitation by health, education or social science sector.