Economic Policies – How Can They Contribute to Childhood Well-Being?

Summary

Economic policies matter for child wellbeing. Though, on the surface, economic policies seem far removed from children’s every-day lives, they are the root cause of much of the poverty that children face. The briefing summarises evidence concerning the impacts of growth, trade liberalisation, and measures to control inflation and budget deficits on livelihoods and basic services, and recommends ways in which harmful effects on children can be avoided and positive effects enhanced. It focuses on these policy areas because of their global significance, and their linkages to other areas of economic and social policy.