Date of Award
8-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Legacy Department
Economics
Committee Chair/Advisor
Simon, Curtis J.
Committee Member
Simon , Curtis J.
Committee Member
Sauer , Raymond D.
Committee Member
Baier , Scott L.
Abstract
This thesis studies the role of family resources in the determination of child outcomes, specifically the degree to which family resources affect the child's years of schooling and future income. By analyzing data from the NELS (National Educational Longitudinal Study), it is found that children from families with greater financial resources typically attend school longer and earn more money than children from families with less financial resources. Child personal ability is also found to affect schooling and personal earnings.
Recommended Citation
Wang, Tengzhen, "The Role Of Family Resources In The Determination Of Child Outcomes" (2012). All Theses. 1432.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/1432