Restricting Mothers’ Migration: What It Means for Children (IMAGE)

Sophia University

Restricting Mothers’ Migration: What It Means for Children

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Using national household survey data and a real-world policy change in Sri Lanka, this study shows how restricting mothers’ international migration during early childhood is associated with improved health and educational outcomes for children, without reducing household income.

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Associate Professor Takuya Hasebe from Sophia University, Japan

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