2 papers
econ.GN2026
The long-run returns to breastfeeding
Marco Francesconi, Stephanie von Hinke, Emil N. Sørensen
This paper shows that the mid-20th century was characterised by a considerable reduction in breastfeeding rates, reducing from over 80% in the late 1930s to just over 40% only thre…
econ.GN2024
The long-term human capital and health impacts of a pollution reduction programme
Nanna Fukushima, Stephanie von Hinke, Emil N. Sørensen
This paper investigates the effects of the staggered roll-out of a pollution reduction programme introduced in the UK in the 1950s. The policy allowed local authorities to introduc…