Research on Permanently Expanding the Child Tax Credit, Upward Mobility From Poverty, and More.
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Permanently Expanding the Child Tax Credit Would Increase Kids’ Lifetime Earnings and Education
Urban Institute research on a larger expansion of the child tax credit (CTC) – a key topic of discussion in the 2024 presidential election – underscores that long-term investments in kids during childhood can have enduring returns that go beyond the many short-term benefits.
Urban’s analysis shows that a permanent CTC expansion would have long-term economic benefits for children who receive it, among them:
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2 个月Do the earnings increase because the CTC allows children to stay in school, especially in lower income families? And by staying in school allows them to earn a high school/college degree?