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Analysis of Child Care Support Policies in a Model of Endogenous Fertility

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  • Takehiro Ito

    (Tohoku Gakuin University)

  • Kazumitsu Sako

    (Hiroshima Shudo University)

  • Yurika Shiozu

    (Kyoto Sangyo University)

  • Masatoshi Jinno

    (Nanzan University)

  • Masaya Yasuoka

    (Kwansei Gakuin University)

Abstract

Using a Constant Elasticity of Substitution (CES)-type fertility function, we examine how child allowances, subsidized policies for child care services, and child care time affect fertility rates, working hours, and demand for child care services, and assess the tax burden necessary to achieve the target fertility rate. The following results were obtained. Child allowances can achieve the target fertility rate with the lowest tax burden for policies of three types. The target fertility rate might not be achieved if only subsidies for child care services or child care time are used. Even if the target fertility rate cannot be achieved with a single policy, the target fertility rate can be achieved with a policy mix of subsidized child care services and child care time.

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  • Takehiro Ito & Kazumitsu Sako & Yurika Shiozu & Masatoshi Jinno & Masaya Yasuoka, 2024. "Analysis of Child Care Support Policies in a Model of Endogenous Fertility," Discussion Paper Series 270, School of Economics, Kwansei Gakuin University.
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    Keywords

    Child allowance; Constant Elasticity of Substitution (CES); Fertility; Subsidy for child care services and time;
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    JEL classification:

    • H51 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Health
    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions
    • J14 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of the Elderly; Economics of the Handicapped; Non-Labor Market Discrimination

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