The economic rationale for investing in nutrition in developing countries

Given the widespread prevalence of malnutrition, the productivity gains from lessening malnutrition may be considerable.

Behrman, Jere R. · 1970

Abstract

This paper attempts to elucidate what we know about the direct and indirect relations between nutrition and productivity in developing countries. The report looks first at empirical evidence regarding the direct effects of nutrition on productivity, and then at empirical evidence regarding the indirect effects of nutrition on productivity, through schooling, cognitive achievement, and preschool abilities. A final section presents conclusions and policy implications. Includes bibliography.

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Classification

Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Geography: Indonesia
Subject: Nutrition
DEC terms: Cognitive processesDeveloping countriesEconomic impactEducational researchHuman nutrition
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Research and Development. Ofc. of Nutrition
Authoring organization: International Science and Technology Institute, Inc. (ISTI)
Language: English

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