The economics of investing in universal preschool education in California :
[Book]
executive summary /
Lynn A. Karoly, James H. Bigelow.
Santa Monica, CA :
RAND Corp.,
2005.
xxxi pages :
illustrations ;
23 cm
Rand publications series.
no. 349 part 1
"MG-349/1-PF."
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 conducting an analysis of the economic returns from investing in high-quality preschool education in the state of California.
Early childhood education-- California-- Cost effectiveness.