Women's Labor Market Participation and Fertility. How Family Policies Can Affect the Birth Rate

The paper examines the impact of family policy measures on fertility trends in Germany, analyzing the correlation between female employment rates and fertility in comparison to countries like Norway and Sweden. It highlights how education levels influence fertility decisions and discusses existing gender inequalities. The latter sections focus on the effects of specific family policies, particularly financial incentives and parental leave options for fathers, on birth rates, providing a comprehensive view of how policy shapes family dynamics.