Frank, Richard G.; Strobino, Donna; Salkever, David S.; … - National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - 1989
This paper specifies and estimates an econometric model of low and very low birthweight rates for counties in the U.S. for the years 1975-1984. We focus on the impact of several specific public policy actions on use of prenatal care and the subsequent effect on birthweight outcomes. Our results...