Ariel Kalil

University of Chicago

1101 East 58th Street

Chicago, IL 60637

United States

  • University of Chicago

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

18

DOWNLOADS
Rank 25,166

SSRN RANKINGS

Top 25,166

in Total Papers Downloads

4,336

TOTAL CITATIONS
Rank 38,532

SSRN RANKINGS

Top 38,532

in Total Papers Citations

60

Scholarly Papers (18)

Actions:
Email selected abstracts
1.

Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Family Dynamics in Economically Vulnerable Households

Downloads 2,326 (13,733)
Citation 47

Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Family Dynamics in Economically Vulnerable Households

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2020-143
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 08 Oct 2020
Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 1,596 (24,387)
Citation 47

Abstract:

Loading...

Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on Family Dynamics in Economically Vulnerable Households

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2020-139
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 06 Oct 2020
Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 730 (74,115)

Abstract:

Loading...

2.

Promoting Child Development in a Universal Preschool System: A Field Experiment

CESifo Working Paper No. 7775
Number of pages: 41 Posted: 09 Aug 2019
Mari Rege, Ingunn Størksen, Ingeborg F. Solli, Ariel Kalil, Megan McClelland, Dieuwer ten Braak, Ragnhild Lenes, Svanaug Lunde, Svanhild Breive, Martin Carlsen, Ingvald Erfjord and Per S. Hundeland
University of Stavanger, University of Stavanger, University of Stavanger, University of Chicago, Oregon State University, University of Stavanger, University of Stavanger, University of Stavanger, University of Agder, University of Agder, University of Agder and University of Agder
Downloads 401 (157,430)

Abstract:

Loading...

universal preschool, intervention, randomized controlled trial, field experiment, child development

3.

Scarcity and Inattention

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2022-76
Number of pages: 20 Posted: 17 Jun 2022 Last Revised: 29 Jun 2023
Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 335 (191,947)
Citation 5

Abstract:

Loading...

Information, Inattention, Scarcity, Early Childhood Education

4.

Parents' Beliefs in the "American Dream" Affect Parental Investments in Children: Evidence from an Experiment

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2024-123
Number of pages: 22 Posted: 27 Sep 2024
Rebecca Ryan, Ariel Kalil, Mesmin Destin, Marlis Schneider, David Silverman and Ivan Hernandez
Georgetown University, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Northwestern University and California Polytechnic State University
Downloads 195 (330,572)

Abstract:

Loading...

5.

Nudging or Nagging? Conflicting Effects of Behavioral Tools

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2023-02
Number of pages: 39 Posted: 05 Jan 2023
Ariel Kalil, Haoxuan Liu, Susan Mayer, Derek Rury and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 175 (364,624)

Abstract:

Loading...

Education, Behavioral Economics, Field Experiments

6.

Investing in Early Childhood Development in Preschool and at Home

Downloads 157 (400,549)

Investing in Early Childhood Development in Preschool and at Home

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2022-58
Number of pages: 107 Posted: 06 May 2022
Greg Duncan, Ariel Kalil, Magne Mogstad and Mari Rege
University of California, Irvine, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Stavanger
Downloads 118 (506,041)

Abstract:

Loading...

Investing in Early Childhood Development in Preschool and at Home

NBER Working Paper No. w29985
Number of pages: 109 Posted: 02 May 2022 Last Revised: 07 Jun 2023
Greg Duncan, Ariel Kalil, Magne Mogstad and Mari Rege
University of California, Irvine, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Stavanger
Downloads 39 (950,035)

Abstract:

Loading...

7.

Intergenerational Effects of Welfare Reform: Adolescent Delinquent and Risky Behaviors

Downloads 44 (442,334)
Citation 1

Effects of Maternal Work Incentives on Adolescent Social Behaviors

IZA Discussion Paper No. 12208
Number of pages: 64 Posted: 21 May 2019
Dhaval Dave, Dhaval Dave, Hope Corman, Ariel Kalil, Ofira Schwartz-Soicher and Nancy E. Reichman
Bentley University - Department of EconomicsNational Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - NY Office, Rider University, University of Chicago, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) and Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Downloads 44 (902,615)
Citation 1

Abstract:

Loading...

welfare reform, maternal work, substance use, violence, school, intergenerational, adolescents, risky behaviors

8.

Boosting Parent-Child Math Engagement and Preschool Children’s Math Skills: Evidence from an RCT with Low-Income Families

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2023-48
Number of pages: 46 Posted: 31 Mar 2023 Last Revised: 17 Apr 2023
Susan Mayer, Ariel Kalil, William Delgado, Haoxuan Liu, Derek Rury and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 131 (463,934)

Abstract:

Loading...

Economics of Education, Behavioral Economics, Early Childhood Development, Randomized Controlled Trail, Math Skills, Inequality

9.

Engaging Parents with Preschools: Evidence from a Field Experiment

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2022-97
Number of pages: 31 Posted: 21 Jul 2022 Last Revised: 05 Feb 2024
Rohen Shah, Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer
University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 123 (487,464)

Abstract:

Loading...

Early Childhood Education, Field Experiments, Loss Aversion

10.

The Education Gradient in Maternal Enjoyment of Time in Childcare

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2020-131
Number of pages: 50 Posted: 18 Sep 2020
Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer, William Delgado and Lisa A. Gennetian
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy
Downloads 96 (584,206)
Citation 4

Abstract:

Loading...

Maternal time in childcare, mothers’ enjoyment of childcare, maternal education, time use

11.

Effects of Welfare Reform on Parenting

Downloads 84 (634,655)
Citation 1

Effects of Welfare Reform on Parenting

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2020-163
Number of pages: 34 Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Nancy Reichman, Hope Corman, Dhaval Dave, Dhaval Dave, Ariel Kalil and Ofira Schwartz-Soicher
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rider University, Bentley University - Department of EconomicsNational Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - NY Office, University of Chicago and University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)
Downloads 60 (776,644)
Citation 1

Abstract:

Loading...

Effects of Welfare Reform on Parenting

NBER Working Paper No. w28077
Number of pages: 33 Posted: 16 Nov 2020 Last Revised: 20 Mar 2023
Nancy Reichman, Hope Corman, Dhaval Dave, Dhaval Dave, Ariel Kalil and Ofira Schwartz
Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rider University, Bentley University - Department of EconomicsNational Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - NY Office, University of Chicago and Princeton University
Downloads 24 (1,121,726)

Abstract:

Loading...

12.

A Digital Library for Parent-Child Shared Reading Improves Literacy Skills for Young Disadvantaged Children

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2025-27
Number of pages: 44 Posted: 13 Feb 2025
Ariel Kalil, Haoxuan Liu, Susan Mayer, Derek Rury and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 66 (725,823)

Abstract:

Loading...

field experiments, inequality, education

13.

Boosting Young Children's Math Skill with Technology in the Home Environment

Downloads 32 (781,744)

Boosting Young Children's Math Skill with Technology in the Home Environment

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2025-28
Number of pages: 44 Posted: 13 Feb 2025
Becker Friedman RPS Institute, Daniela Bresciani Andaluz, Ariel Kalil, Haoxuan Liu, Susan Mayer and Rohen Shah
University of Chicago - Becker Friedman Institute for Economics, University of Chicago, University of Chicago, The University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 32 (1,024,330)

Abstract:

Loading...

Economics of Education, Behavioral Economics, Early Childhood Development, Randomized Controlled Trail, math skills

14.

Welfare Reform and the Quality of Young Children's Home Environments

Downloads 46 (864,527)
Citation 2

Welfare Reform and the Quality of Young Children's Home Environments

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 119, 2022
Number of pages: 45 Posted: 30 Aug 2022
Ariel Kalil, Hope Corman, Dhaval Dave, Dhaval Dave, Ofira Schwartz and Nancy E. Reichman
University of Chicago, Rider University, Bentley University - Department of EconomicsNational Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - NY Office, Princeton University and Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Downloads 30 (1,047,277)

Abstract:

Loading...

Welfare Reform and the Quality of Young Children's Home Environments

NBER Working Paper No. w30407
Number of pages: 44 Posted: 29 Aug 2022 Last Revised: 14 Apr 2023
Ariel Kalil, Hope Corman, Dhaval Dave, Dhaval Dave, Ofira Schwartz and Nancy Reichman
University of Chicago, Rider University, Bentley University - Department of EconomicsNational Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) - NY Office, Princeton University and Rutgers University, New Brunswick - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Downloads 16 (1,229,958)
Citation 2

Abstract:

Loading...

15.

Priming Parental Identity: Evidence from Experimental Data

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2025-26
Number of pages: 23 Posted: 13 Feb 2025
Daniela Bresciani Andaluz, Ariel Kalil, Haoxuan Liu and Susan Mayer
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, The University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 39 (926,736)

Abstract:

Loading...

Identity, Parental Identity, Priming, Behavioral Economics, Randomized Controlled Trial

16.

Education Gradients in Parental Time Investment and Subjective Well-being

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2023-129
Number of pages: 65 Posted: 29 Sep 2023
Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer, William Delgado and Lisa A. Gennetian
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy
Downloads 37 (946,178)

Abstract:

Loading...

17.

Talking about Words Boosts Preschool-Age Children's Vocabulary: Evidence from a Parent Intervention

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2025-24
Number of pages: 33 Posted: 12 Feb 2025
Derek Rury, Ariel Kalil, Susan Mayer and Daniela Bresciani Andaluz
University of Chicago, University of Chicago, University of Chicago and University of Chicago
Downloads 36 (955,972)

Abstract:

Loading...

18.

Economic Mobility and Parents' Opportunity Hoarding

University of Chicago, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics Working Paper No. 2024-124
Number of pages: 8 Posted: 27 Sep 2024
David Silverman, Ivan Hernandez, Marlis Schneider, Rebecca Ryan, Ariel Kalil and Mesmin Destin
Northwestern University, California Polytechnic State University, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Georgetown University, University of Chicago and Northwestern University
Downloads 13 (1,225,747)

Abstract:

Loading...