This paper extends behavioural microsimulation modelling so that third round effectsof a policy change can be simulated. The first round effects relate to fixed hoursof work, while second round effects allow for changes in desired hours of work atunchanged wages. These allow for endogenous...

Childcare subsidies are typically advocated as a means to making paid employmentprofitable for mothers, but also have important ramifications for the use and quality ofpaid childcare. Even if one is concerned primarily with the quantity aspect, the qualitydimension cannot be ignored. This paper...