Abstract
Concerns about low fertility rate regularly lead conservative politicians to call for higher birth rates by offering incentives, like baby bonuses. Will such alternative policy efforts effect a change? A survey among European demographers suggests that baby bonuses are perceived as highly ineffective.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8 |
Journal | Demos: Bulletin over Bevolking en Samenleving |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 27 Jun 2022 |
Keywords
- family planning
- fertility
- demographers
- child care subsidies
- Incentives