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Factors affecting women's desired and actual number of children
1:05:05 - 1:15:53 (10:47)
The episode discusses various factors that may affect a woman's desired and actual number of children, including fertility issues, availability of partners, and government policies such as baby bonuses. It also touches on the topic of women having fewer children than they would like.
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In Australia 15 years ago, the government offered a baby bonus of $3,000 AUD for having a baby, which resulted in an increase in childbirths as people tried to time their babies for the bonus.
1:05:05 - 1:06:43 (01:38)
Summary
In Australia 15 years ago, the government offered a baby bonus of $3,000 AUD for having a baby, which resulted in an increase in childbirths as people tried to time their babies for the bonus. Similarly, the abolishment of inheritance tax also saw a similar effect on birth and death rates.
ChapterFactors affecting women's desired and actual number of children
Episode#548 - Tim Harford - Why Is Thinking Clearly So Difficult?
PodcastModern Wisdom
A teacher's least favorite student guesses the correct due date for the teacher's upcoming birth, and the teacher holds off giving birth to spite the student.
1:06:43 - 1:07:55 (01:11)
Summary
A teacher's least favorite student guesses the correct due date for the teacher's upcoming birth, and the teacher holds off giving birth to spite the student. The conversation leads to a discussion about honesty, manipulation, and personal incentives for having children.
ChapterFactors affecting women's desired and actual number of children
Episode#548 - Tim Harford - Why Is Thinking Clearly So Difficult?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the impact of immigration on society and questioning whether or not it is a bonus as well as exploring the motives behind baby bonuses and the lack of advocacy for freer immigration restrictions.
1:07:55 - 1:10:59 (03:04)
Summary
The speaker discusses the impact of immigration on society and questioning whether or not it is a bonus as well as exploring the motives behind baby bonuses and the lack of advocacy for freer immigration restrictions.
ChapterFactors affecting women's desired and actual number of children
Episode#548 - Tim Harford - Why Is Thinking Clearly So Difficult?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the different factors that could affect the number of children a woman wants versus what she ends up having, including fertility issues, availability of partners, and personal decisions.
1:10:59 - 1:15:53 (04:53)
Summary
The podcast discusses the different factors that could affect the number of children a woman wants versus what she ends up having, including fertility issues, availability of partners, and personal decisions. They also question whether low fertility rates are due to financial considerations and suggest alternative solutions before increasing payment for having children.