Shopping for parental benefits around the world
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The article discusses the lack of federal paid parental leave and public childcare in the United States, as well as the financial challenges faced by parents. It highlights that many countries are offering generous benefits to encourage childbirth and address population demographics. The host, Mary Childs, goes benefits shopping in Sweden, Singapore, South Korea, Estonia, and Canada to find the best deal for her pregnancy. The article also provides additional resources on parental benefits and fertility rates. The episode was produced by James Sneed, edited by Jess Jiang, fact-checked by Sierra Juarez, and engineered by Cena Loffredo. Alex Goldmark is the executive producer of Planet Money.
#ParentalBenefits #PaidParentalLeave #Childcare #PopulationDemographics #Sweden #Singapore #SouthKorea #Estonia #Canada
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/01/1197958408/maternity-paternity-benefits-sweden-singapore-south-korea-estonia-canada
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