Do child tax benefits affect the well-being of children? Evidence from Canadian Child Benefit expansions
Auteurs: Kevin Milligan et Mark Stabile
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Résumé (français)
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Résumé (anglais)
We exploit changes in child benefits in Canada to study the impact of family income on child and family well-being. Using variation in child benefits across province, time, and family type, we study outcomes spanning test scores, mental health, physical health, and deprivation measures. The findings suggest that child benefit programs had significant positive effects on test scores, maternal health, and mental health, among other measures. We find strong and interesting differences in the effects of benefits by child sex: benefits have stronger effects on educational outcomes and physical health for boys, and on mental health outcomes for girls.
Détails
| Type | Article de journal |
|---|---|
| Auteur | Kevin Milligan et Mark Stabile |
| Année de pulication | 2011 |
| Titre | Do child tax benefits affect the well-being of children? Evidence from Canadian Child Benefit expansions |
| Volume | 3 |
| Nom du Journal | American Economic Journal: Economic Policy |
| Numéro | 3 |
| Pages | 175-205 |
| Langue de publication | Anglais |
- Kevin Milligan
- Kevin Milligan et Mark Stabile
- Do child tax benefits affect the well-being of children? Evidence from Canadian Child Benefit expansions
- American Economic Journal: Economic Policy
- 3
- 2011
- 3
- 175-205