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One of the leading factors behind China’s remarkable economic growth during the last three decades has been its very large working-age population. However, a new IZA World of Labor report shows as this population ages, a potentially insufficient labor force may threaten future economic growth.
One of the leading factors behind China’s remarkable economic growth during the last three decades has been its very large working-age population. However, a new IZA World of Labor report shows as this population ages, a potentially insufficient labor force may threaten future economic growth.
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Most OECD countries spend substantially more on maternity leave schemes than on early childcare. A new IZA World of Labor report shows that extending maternity leave beyond the first months generate few positive long-term effects on child outcomes, especially when the alternative care quality is high.
Most OECD countries spend substantially more on maternity leave schemes than on early childcare. A new IZA World of Labor report shows that extending maternity leave beyond the first months generate few positive long-term effects on child outcomes, especially when the alternative care quality is high.
