This paper examines the effects of a major change in German parental transfer system on fertility. I use the largely …-order fertility. Given the recent introduction, this paper evaluates short-run responses by using data from the German Microcensus …-run fertility responses are less pronounced and vary with potential earnings. The heterogeneity is in line with the structure of …

In a model with endogenous fertility and labor supply three instruments of family policies are analyzed: child benefits …

The present paper develops a general equilibrium model with overlapping generations and endogenous fertility in order … to analyze the interaction between public policy and household labor supply and fertility decisions. The model …'s benchmark equilibrium reflects the current family policy as well as the differential fertility pattern of educational groups in …

The present paper develops a general equilibrium model with overlapping generations and endogenous fertility in order … to analyze the interaction between public policy and household labor supply and fertility decisions. The model …'s benchmark equilibrium reflects the current family policy as well as the differential fertility pattern of educational groups in …

The present paper develops a general equilibrium model with overlapping generations and endogenous fertility in order … to analyze the interaction between public policy and household labor supply and fertility decisions. The model …'s benchmark equilibrium reflects the current family policy as well as the differential fertility pattern of educational groups in …

The present paper develops a general equilibrium model with overlapping generations and endogenous fertility in order … to analyze the interaction between public policy and household labor supply and fertility decisions. The model … benefit system and analyze the long-run impact on fertility and female labor supply. Our simulations indicate three central …