Contributed by Michael Kremer, January 25, 2021 (sent for review November 20, 2020; reviewed by Nathan C. Lo and Miguel Urquiola)The belief that investing in child health and nutrition can generate improvements in individuals’ future quality of life is the rationale for many policy initiatives around the world. Yet there remains limited evidence on the causal impacts of child health gains on adult living standards, especially in developing countries. This study contributes evidence that addresses leading methodological concerns, by using variation in child health via a randomized health...…Contributed by Michael Kremer, January 25, 2021 (sent for review November 20, 2020; reviewed by Nathan C. Lo and Miguel Urquiola)The belief that investing in child health and nutrition can generate improvements in individuals’ future quality of life is the rationale for many policy initiatives around the world. Yet there remains limited evidence on the causal impacts of child health gains on adult living standards, especially in developing countries. This study contributes evidence that addresses leading methodological concerns, by using variation in child health via a randomized health...WW…