In this episode, we explore a paper 'From the Cradle to the Labor Market: The Effect of Birthweight on Adult Outcomes,' authored by Black, Devereux, and Salvanes published in the Quarterly Journal of Economics in 2007. We delve into the study that examines both the short-term and long-term effects of birth weight on various life outcomes such as mortality, educational attainment, and earnings.

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00:00 Introduction to Birth Weight and Outcomes

00:29 Overview of the Study and Its Importance

01:11 Policy Implications of Birth Weight

02:00 Data and Empirical Strategy

04:00 Key Findings on Short-Term Outcomes

05:03 Discussion and Implications

05:31 Conclusion and Takeaways

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