
Economic Impact of Child Card | Dr. Dan Wuori
Clip | 2m 52s
Investing in child care saves taxpayers by reducing long-term costs and boosting the economy.
Taxpayers already bear the high cost of inadequate child care, with $122 billion lost annually due to reduced productivity. Investing in early childhood programs can lower expenses tied to grade retention, special education, social services, and criminal justice. A proactive approach not only improves immediate economic outcomes but also reduces government size and long-term taxpayer burdens.
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Economic Impact of Child Card | Dr. Dan Wuori
Clip | 2m 52s
Taxpayers already bear the high cost of inadequate child care, with $122 billion lost annually due to reduced productivity. Investing in early childhood programs can lower expenses tied to grade retention, special education, social services, and criminal justice. A proactive approach not only improves immediate economic outcomes but also reduces government size and long-term taxpayer burdens.
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Economic Impact of Child Card | Dr. Dan Wuori
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