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Request to my readers for questions

Posted on May 11, 2011 by timbartik

In 127 posts to this blog since December of 2010, I have covered most of the main points of my book Investing in Kids.  I need to shift this blog to more coverage of ongoing events related to early childhood … Continue reading →

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State government budget problems are not like household budget problems

Posted on May 4, 2011 by timbartik

The average voter may think of state government budget problems as if they are analogous to the voter’s budget problems. For the average voter, if somehow household spending exceeds household income, the easiest and most natural response is just to … Continue reading →

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Early childhood programs have effects on skills that go beyond educational attainment

Posted on April 4, 2011 by timbartik

In a recent post on community colleges, I made the off-hand remark that “early childhood programs also affect adult earnings by increasing employment rates and wage rates even for individuals at the same level of educational attainment”. What is the … Continue reading →

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Aggressive online pricing by Amazon

Posted on March 28, 2011 by timbartik

As of right now, March 28 at a little after 1 p.m.,  Amazon is aggressively pricing my book, Investing in Kids. The paperback price is $12.12 (regular price is $20.00), and the hardback is priced at $20 (regular price is … Continue reading →

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Increasing secondary school test scores also provides economic development benefits, but probably with a lower benefit-cost ratio than elementary improvements

Posted on March 28, 2011 by timbartik

In chapter 12 of Investing in Kids, I also consider the economic development benefits of improvements in test scores in secondary school. These economic development benefits are the increase in a state’s per capita earnings. These increases in per capita … Continue reading →

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Jean Jennings Bartik, 1924-2011

Posted on March 25, 2011 by timbartik

Jean Jennings Bartik, my mother, died on March 23, 2011. She was 86. My mom lived a life full of determination, integrity, a sense of humor, and a positive philosophy. Those of us who knew her and loved her, and … Continue reading →

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What data are most needed to support meaningful evaluation of pre-k programs?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by timbartik

Sara Mead links to the recent report from the Early Childhood Data Collaborative. This report provides an overview of states’ progress towards better data systems for early childhood programs. Such data systems have multiple uses. Economists tend to be bottom-line … Continue reading →

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Finding my blog

Posted on February 28, 2011 by timbartik

For some reason, Google’s search algorithm no longer seems to find this blog very easily. I suspect this has something to do with the recent change in their search algorithm. My best guess is that for some reason, Google has … Continue reading →

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Interview on website of Michigan’s Early Childhood Investment Corporation

Posted on February 14, 2011 by timbartik

A recent interview with me, by Teri Banas of the Michigan Early Childhood Investment Corporation, is now up at their website.  I appreciate the opportunity to bring my work to their audience.

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Amazon copies of Investing in Kids now in stock

Posted on January 28, 2011 by timbartik

Amazon now lists my book Investing in Kids as in stock now, both in paperback and hardback, and therefore available for immediate shipping. Before, Amazon for some reason had the book listed as “available in one to two months”, which … Continue reading →

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