
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
How might public policy positively impact our drastically declining birth rate?
President Trump has suggested that all new parents receive a one-time $5,000 payout in the hopes of encouraging people to have more children. You likely had some kind of strong reaction to this statement. Whether that was surprise at a Republican recommending a social support, concern about forcing people to have more kids, or annoyance at how insignificant an amount is on the table—you’re definitely not alone.
It’s clear that people are having fewer babies these days. But it’s the reasons behind this fact that are sometimes in question and need to be addressed. In this episode, I take a closer look at, and share my thoughts on, how policy has—and potentially could—impact plummeting birth rates in the U.S. and beyond.
Consider the interplay between public policy and early childhood care, including:
Related Links:
4.8
397397 ratings
How might public policy positively impact our drastically declining birth rate?
President Trump has suggested that all new parents receive a one-time $5,000 payout in the hopes of encouraging people to have more children. You likely had some kind of strong reaction to this statement. Whether that was surprise at a Republican recommending a social support, concern about forcing people to have more kids, or annoyance at how insignificant an amount is on the table—you’re definitely not alone.
It’s clear that people are having fewer babies these days. But it’s the reasons behind this fact that are sometimes in question and need to be addressed. In this episode, I take a closer look at, and share my thoughts on, how policy has—and potentially could—impact plummeting birth rates in the U.S. and beyond.
Consider the interplay between public policy and early childhood care, including:
Related Links:
3,314 Listeners
43,440 Listeners
618 Listeners
1,032 Listeners
710 Listeners
110,845 Listeners
5,123 Listeners
1,877 Listeners
9,177 Listeners
460 Listeners
4,372 Listeners
560 Listeners
143 Listeners
211 Listeners
619 Listeners