The Economic Role of Paid Child Care in the US
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The Economic Role of Paid Child Care in the US

February 14, 2022

Developing a better understanding of the economic role played by paid child care is important from a policy standpoint because it is used for over 20 percent of US children. One of the most fundamental roles played by child care is enabling parents to participate in the workforce. 

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