Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE130100255

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

How costly is an unhealthy start in life? An econometric analysis of childhood health and adult prosperity. Knowledge on the consequences of poor health is crucial for effective allocation of public health funds. The project will investigate the long term costs of poor childhood health by quantifying the impacts of childhood illness on future economic prosperity. The analysis will employ advanced statistical techniques and high quality Australian data.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 25-10-2016

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $362,895.00

Funder: Australian Research Council