Timothy Bartik: The economic case for preschool

The video discusses the importance of investing in early childhood education as a public investment, emphasizing its benefits for state economies. It highlights how such programs can create jobs, boost earnings, and enhance workforce skills. The speaker presents research showing significant economic returns and addresses common objections, such as concerns about mobility and tax burdens. The video concludes by discussing barriers to investment, such as costs and the long-term nature of benefits, and poses a moral question about society's willingness to invest in the future.

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