Publication of the discussion paper "The Long-Term Cognitive and Schooling Effects of Childhood Vaccinations in China" by Hamid R. Oskorouchi, Alfonso Sousa-Poza and David E. Bloom in March 2020.   [15.04.20]

The paper uses retrospective data on childhood immunization, socioeconomics and health status in China to examine the long-term effects of childhood vaccination on cognitive and educational outcomes in that country. By using different analytical techniques, an effect of child vaccination on conditioning variables and subsamples was estimated. The authors conclude that vaccination before the age of 15 has long-term positive and economically significant effects on non-health outcomes such as education and cognitive skills.

The complete article can be found at: http://ftp.iza.org/dp13106.pdf

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