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S3 Ep9: Mother-father differences in spending on children

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The Effects of Money on Spending on Kids

Mothers tend to be younger than their spouses, they live longer and they're more dependent on their children in old age. This could cause them to get more financial return from investing in their kids' human capital. If there is a differential on spending, it might be very important for the life chances of kids.

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