Communist education systems had a surprisingly positive impact on public health
Costa-Font, J.
& Nicińska, A.
(7 January 2026)
Communist education systems had a surprisingly positive impact on public health.
LSE European Politics.
& Nicińska, A.
(7 January 2026)
Communist education systems had a surprisingly positive impact on public health.
LSE European Politics.
Abstract
What impact did communist education systems have on people’s health? Joan Costa-Font and Anna Nicinska find evidence Soviet-style education systems produced clear health benefits due to their emphasis on physical education, preventive health and gender-equal participation in sports.