families

A main obstacle to the analysis of gender wealth gaps in the empirical literature is the lack of comprehensive information at the individual level. Using data from Germany, we find clear empirical indications of a significant raw gender wealth gap of about 30,000€, which amounts to almost 50,000€ for partners in married couples

In the canadian province of Québec the introduction of a non transferable right to paternity leave has translated into a steady increase in participation of fathers and in a boost of the fertility rate

In Norway 97% of fathers take the leave. The expectations are high, but is it a magic remedy for gender equality?