Using Eurobarometer data, we document large variation across European countries in education gradients in income, self … why the effect of education on income, health and health behaviors varies is not well understood. We build on previous …, compared to those graduating in good times. We investigate whether more educated individuals suffer smaller income and health …

income per capita and mortality rates, a correlation that also exists within countries, where richer, better-educated people … technical progress (some of which is induced by income and facilitated by education) as the ultimate determinant of health. Such … downplay direct causal mechanisms running from income to health …

). We consider the possible implications of this expansion on children's short- and long-term development. To do so, we … of similar income transfers in childhood on child health and human capital. We conclude that the CTC likely improved … child health and well-being in the short and long run, with greater impacts for poor children and modest or nonexistent …