Generous Child Benefits Can Increase Fertility
Many countries face low fertility rates, which can threaten the sustainability of old-age pension systems. Developed countries have introduced new
Read moreMany countries face low fertility rates, which can threaten the sustainability of old-age pension systems. Developed countries have introduced new
Read moreUsing sensitive data, in new work published in the Journal of Human Resources, Benjamin Meadows examined how documented immigrants versus
Read moreA major concern of parents of young children is when and to what school they should send their kids. The
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Read moreWhen a teen mom brings a baby into the home, there might be effects on her younger siblings, but conducting
Read moreParents often think about their child’s future success when they consider waiting for them to start school, but a child’s
Read moreIn 1996 federal welfare reform replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program, the oldest welfare program for
Read moreTwo trends are often observed as a country develops: a decline in family size and a rise in education attainment.
Read moreFor the past several decades, the U.S. government has invested heavily in anti-poverty programs, like the Earned Income Tax Credit
Read moreAs the population ages, many families face decisions about how to care for elderly relatives. In a recent publication, Bridget
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