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Issues in Economics Today
Issues in Economics Today
Robert Guell, Indiana State University

Head Start

Web-Based Issues Questions

Question 28.1

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 http://www2.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/hsb/research/index.htm

Peruse this site and the most recent Head Start Statistical Fact Sheet.  Discuss the characteristics of those served by Head Start and the cost of the program. What is the opportunity cost of this program?

Question 28.2

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http://www.brook.edu/dybdocroot/comm/childrensroundtable/issue5.pdf

Comment on the statement in the opening text: “Although Head Start centers vary in quality, on average they are better than privately-run child care centers, have achieved short-term benefits, and would pay for themselves if they produced even a fraction of the long-term benefits associated with model programs. For this reason, they merit some expansion and greater attention paid to their quality.” Is this throwing good money after bad  or does it mean that the current program doesn’t pay for itself  because it is not good enough?





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