2 papers
econ.GN2022★ 45 cited
Early life height and weight production functions with endogenous energy and protein inputs
Esteban Puentes, Fan Wang, Jere R. Behrman +7
We examine effects of protein and energy intakes on height and weight growth for children between 6 and 24 months old in Guatemala and the Philippines. Using instrumental variables…
econ.GN2022★ 3 cited
You are what your parents expect: Height and local reference points
Fan Wang, Esteban Puentes, Jere R. Behrman +1
Recent estimates are that about 150 million children under five years of age are stunted, with substantial negative consequences for their schooling, cognitive skills, health, and…