The effect of leave policies on increasing fertility: a systematic review

Abstract Low fertility is set to worsen economic problems in many developed countries, and maternity, paternity, and parental leave have emerged as key pro-natal policies. Gender inequity in the balance of domestic and formal work has been identified as a key driver of low fertility, and leave can p...

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Main Authors: Jac Thomas, Francisco Rowe, Paul Williamson, Eric S. Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2022-08-01
Series:Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-022-01270-w