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Early Investments: Improving Opportunities for Children at the Neighborhood Level

Name: Early Investments: Improving Opportunities for Children at the Neighborhood Level
Start: 2023-04-10T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-04-10T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

April 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT

Reception to follow

Group of children looking at doorway of finance related concepts

On Monday, April 10, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid event exploring how investments in children’s growth and development can save society money and lead to better health and economic outcomes. David Erickson of the New York Fed will discuss his new book, “The Fifth Freedom: Guaranteeing an Opportunity-Rich Childhood for All.” Speakers will discuss how good schools, well-funded libraries, safe streets, and quality healthcare can pay long-term social dividends.

This event has in-person and virtual attendance options. The deadline for in-person registration is Thursday, April 6.

This event is open to the media. All remarks are on the record and the event will be recorded, with the recording to be made available afterwards. For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.