The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California

• Main Author: Karoly, Lynn A. (auth)
• Other Authors: Bigelow, James H. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2005
• Subjects: Educational strategies & policy; Age groups: children; Education; Sociology
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

There is increased interest in California and other states in providing universal access to publicly funded preschool education. In considering such a program, policymakers and the public focus on the potential benefits and costs of such a program. This study aims to inform such deliberations by con...