This paper explores inequalities in IQ and economic preferences between children from high and low socio …-economic status (SES) families. We document that children from high SES families are more intelligent, patient and altruistic, as well …

(SES) can also improve the well-being of their children. This chapter identifies several channels for this effect, drawing … like health, education, and labor market success is presented, with a focus on recent work using new data sets and … maternal well-being can affect not only a woman's own children, but future generations as well. Finally, the chapter highlights …

This paper documents disparities in cognitive development-as measured by a receptive vocabulary test-between children …