In many developing countries, children devote substantial time to collecting firewood and
fetching water. Is there a connection between such time-consuming work and children's …

Abstract In this chapter, Biggeri, Arciprete, and Karkara argue that a capability approach to
participation is just as relevant for children and the youth as it is for adults and vulnerable …

Adolescence is an important transitional period, separate from both childhood and
adulthood. Critical physical and mental development occurs during adolescence, including …

There were large numbers of child workers in domestic services, street work, construction
and selected areas of agricultural production in Brazil at the turn of the century. These kinds …

Although Malawi achieved rapid increases in primary school enrolment following the
introduction of free primary education in 1994, the country has struggled to deliver access to …

Childism, also called adultism, consists of prejudice and oppression against children. Long
unrecognized, this pervasive, routine, and continuous subjugation of children persists …

How work and consumption are allocated within the family has important consequences for
the welfare of individual household members. Using data on time use and assignable goods …

Background After 14 years of civil war and two rounds of democratic elections, Liberia is
working to reduce child abuse and exploitation. Young children's perceptions on protection …

Children are increasingly treated as active members in the household. However, their
preferences over consumption and leisure are rarely modelled. This paper considers …

Background After 14 years of civil war and two rounds of democratic elections, Liberia is
working to reduce child abuse and exploitation. Young children's perceptions on protection …