This research study consists of four self-contained essays on 1. intra-household inequality, 2. the value of household production and consumption possibilities, 3. the income inequality effects of A Finnish Work Incentive Trap Reform and 4. the children's wellbeing. All the essays focus on...

One aim of the Finnish parental leave benefit scheme (maternity-, paternity and parental leave benefits) is to support the participation of both mothers and fathers in caring their child since her/his birth. Most fathers take up paternity leave when the mother is on her leave, but very few...