
39. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting
Freakonomics Radio
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The Effects of Education on Early Adoption
Economist caplin analyzed data from twin studies as well as sacedot's adoption research. Creen war orphans were adopted in the fifties and sixties at a time when it was much easier for lowencombe families to adoptgot tobet. Parents do have a moderate effect on your early income when youre in your twenties, but basically zero for the rest of your life.
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