Fueled by new evidence, there has been renewed interest about the effects of birth order on
human capital accumulation. The underlying causal mechanisms for such effects remain …

First-born children tend to outperform their younger siblings on measures such as cognitive
exams, wages, educational attainment, and employment. Using a framework similar to …

An extensive literature documents the effects of birth order on various individual outcomes,
with later-born children faring worse than their siblings. However, the potential mechanisms …

Much research shows that breastfeeding provides short-and long-term health benefits for
both mothers and their children. However, few studies have yet investigated the factors …

Birth order is one of the most extensive human experiences and is considered to determine
how smart, good, responsible, sociable, emotionally stable, and open to new experiences …

An extensive literature documents the instrumental role of early childhood in improving
individuals' life chances. This dissertation consists of three connected chapters that study the …