Chapter 12: Do leave policies impact fertility? The case of immigrants from low-fertility countries in Sweden

• Other Authors: Mussino, Eleonora (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Cheltenham, UK Edward Elgar Publishing 2022
• Subjects: JFF; low fertility; Immigrant, Parental Leave; Sweden; event history analysis; adaptation
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Fertility behaviour is strongly influenced by social and cultural norms, as well as welfare policies such as parental leave. This chapter considers the fertility of immigrants from low-fertility countries in Sweden, and estimates the effect of parental leave uptake on their fertility. Sweden is an i...