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Parents explain 62% of missing babies in rich nations — childlessness just 38%
Parents — not childless adults — account for nearly two-thirds of plummeting birth rates worldwide, with mothers in countries like Spain and Russia now…
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Dave Deek
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America's Invisible Care Infrastructure: Distance Drives Intergenerational Family Support
Nearly half of American grandchildren live within 10 miles of a grandparent, creating an invisible care infrastructure that shapes family economics and…
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Child Tax Credits Pay for Themselves via Reduced Future Government Spending & Increased Tax Revenue
Three decades of evidence from the U.S., UK, and Canada proves tax credits don't just reduce child poverty; they fundamentally reshape life trajectories…
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Russia's Birth Rate Crisis Get's Emotional
Emotions and political trust drove 76% of Russians' decisions about having children during the 2022-2023 crisis period
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How universal preschool creates $20 for every $1(to $3) dollar(s) spent
New NBER paper reveals universal Pre-K programs aren't just for parents; they're economic rocket fuel that practically prints money for states
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Unconditional Cash & Parental Priorities
At a Glance: Unconditional Cash and the "Money vs. Time" Decision
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Is US Policy Getting the Cost of Children Wrong?
New research using life satisfaction suggests welfare thresholds may overestimate the cost of a first child, while tax relief drastically & dramatically…
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Russia's Birth Rates: The Surprising Economic Links
Wages Show a Moderate Positive Link, Explaining ~14% of Regional Fertility Differences
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Is Job Insecurity the Hidden Driver of Japan's Low Birth Rate? Research Shows It Explains 45% Increase of Childless Men
The Triple Threat: Temporary Work, Unemployment, and Career Disruption
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South Korea: Parks + Safety = Happier Parents
New research shows access to parks and playgrounds boosts how positively people view parenthood — suggesting a more holistic approach to South Korea's…
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Fast internet fuels more marriages (in Spain)
New research (The impact of Next-Generation Broadband: Marriage rates and Assortative mating) shows that next-generation broadband boosts marriage…
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Germany: Each 1% Rise in "Female-Dominated" Jobs = Birth Rates Up .01
Female-dominated industries drive birth rates up, male job losses drive them down
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