Author Archives: Kerris Cooper

Kerris Cooper is a researcher and doctoral candidate at the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her research interests are in poverty and inequality. Her most recent research is a systematic review of the evidence on the effect of household income on children's development.
Posted inEconomy and Inequality, Politics and Movements: US

Family Income’s Critical Role in Child Development

by Kerris Cooper

As Trump and the Republicans target vital social programs in their budget, a new study from the London School of Economics shows that poverty has a huge impact on children’s cognitive, social-behavioral and health outcomes Story Transcript AARON MATE: It’s The Real News. I’m Aaron Mate. The House Budget Committee has approved the Republican plan […]