Children's Self-Control and the Health and Wealth of their Nation - Professor Terrie Moffitt

What do a series of studies of children from birth in 1972 to the present tell us about self-control. The startling results suggest that it could be central to all markers of success or failure in life, including income, longevity and happiness. Professor Moffitt presents the findings and suggests how and why governments would be wise to take note.