This paper examines the effects of a substantial change in publicly funded paid parental leave in Germany on child … development and socio-economic development gaps. For children born before January 1, 2007, parental leave benefits were means …-tested and paid for up to 24 months after childbirth. For children born thereafter, parental leave benefits were earnings …

children's long-term life satisfaction. The historical setting under study, namely the former German Democratic Republic (GDR … positive parental leave effects on life satisfaction. We also analyze whether the increase in life satisfaction is driven by a … in life satisfaction might be partially explained by personality development for individuals from low socioeconomic …

children's long-term life satisfaction. The historical setting under study, namely the former German Democratic Republic (GDR … positive parental leave effects on life satisfaction. We also analyze whether the increase in life satisfaction is driven by a … in life satisfaction might be partially explained by personality development for individuals from low socioeconomic …

perinatally depressed mothers in rural Pakistan. It was one the largest psychotherapy interventions in the world, and the … treatment was highly successful at reducing depression. We locate mothers seven years after the end of the intervention to …

throughout the early-1990's, the CCDP demonstration aimed to improve child development and family functioning by offering those … in the treatment group five years of high-quality child care along with case management. As a result, treated children … variation to estimate the impact of center care on children's language and social skills as well as health. I uncover mixed …

supply ; cognitive skills ; family policy ; Germany … older siblings suggest that the policy affects the whole household, not just targeted family members. -- childcare ; labor …

older siblings suggest that the policy affects the whole household, not just targeted family members …

older siblings suggest that the policy affects the whole household, not just targeted family members …