The Economic Promise of Investing in High-Quality Preschool: Using Early Education to Improve Economic Growth and Fiscal  Sustainability of States and the Nation

July 3, 2006 The Economic Promise of Investing in High-Quality Preschool: Using Early Education to Improve Economic Growth &  Fiscal  Sustainability of States & the Nation This report provides economic evidence that justifies increasing investments in preschool. The social equity arguments for preschool programs have recently been reinforced by compelling economic evidence which suggests that society at large benefits from investing in these programs. Broadening access to preschool programs for all children is a cost-effective investment that pays dividends for years to come and will help ensure our states' and our nation's future economic productivity.Excerpt . . .