| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 961314 | Journal of Health Economics | 2011 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Little causal evidence exists linking adolescent health and academic outcomes. ⺠Emerging research in genetics and biology allows a new instrumental variable strategy for some social science questions. ⺠This paper uses a within-family design to assure randomly assigned genetic endowments, the “genetic lottery”, to identify the impact of poor health. ⺠Findings suggest large reductions in school performance for individuals with poor mental health.
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Authors
Jason M. Fletcher, Steven F. Lehrer,