A Proven Return on Investment: Economists and the Business Community Advance a Birth to Five Policy Agenda
September 11, 2009 Zero to Three: the National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, compare the basic rule of finance to the educating small children. In the world of finance, professionals strive to yield the highest rate of return on their investment, while at the same time minimizing financial risk. Both scientists and economists agree that investing in early childhood is a critical and proven strategy to ensuring our nation's future economic success. Business leaders can invest in early childhood opportunities for young children to create a stable, educated workforce fueled by people who prioritize good health, strong families . . .
