What are the short, medium and long-term costs and impacts of child poverty for children and families in poverty, and for society as a whole? For example, impacts on education, health and future employment outcomes. How does this vary by time spent in poverty?
Background
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/costs-of-child-poverty-a-rapid-evidence-review-of-the-effect-of-income-on-child-outcomes/costs-of-child-poverty-a-rapid-evidence-review-of-the-effect-of-income-on-child-outcomes
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