The Effect of Female Education on the Malnutrition Rate of Children

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2007 in the subject Economy - Health Economics, grade: A, University of British Columbia (Vancouver School of Economics), course: Economics 490, language: English, abstract: Mothers play such a big role in raising and nurturing children and shaping their futures. They are essentially the first educators of children. But is this role a significant one? This paper seeks to answer the question: 'What is the effect of education of women on the malnutrition rate of children?' If we can prove that education of women has a positive effect on the well-being of children, even small changes in the policies and economic foundations of underdeveloped and developing countries will have a huge impact on the well-being of children and consequently, in the sustenance of government institutions. It can have a substantial impact on the well-being of future generations. In this paper, I will discuss applicable literature on the topic, collect data, analyze the data on a regression model, and discuss the results of my findings.

Samar Dehghan is a lawyer and a practicing member of the Law Society of British Columbia in Canada. Ms. Dehghan obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Economics from the University of British Columbia and went on to obtain her Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LL.B.) from the University of Manchester where she graduated with First Class Honours. She was the recipient of the RG Lawson Prize for Public International Law and the Dauntesey Prize in International Law. She is also a member of the prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society.