Learning & Development
Journal Article
Economic Analysis as a Tool for Early Intervention Research
Date
February 22, 2018
Although economic analysis is complicated and has limitations, it is a workable method capable of producing a great deal of information about the value of early interventions. Procedures for conducting a cost analysis, cost-benefit analysis, or cost-effectiveness analysis are outlined, along with a review of the approach’s advantages and limitations.
The Authors
W. Steven (Steve) Barnett, PhD, is a Board of Governors Professor and the founder and Director of the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers University. Dr. Barnett’s work primarily focuses on public policies regarding early childhood education, child care, and child development.