Ghysels, Joris,

Work, family and childcare : an empirical analysis of European households / Joris Ghysels. - x, 287 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-276) and index.

Theoretical models of household decision making -- The recent history of households, labour and demography -- Econometric considerations -- An application to EU household decision making : young couples in Denmark, Belgium and Spain -- Empirical results for Belgium -- Empirical results for Denmark -- Empirical results for Spain -- Household decision making and time allocation : a tale of conflicts and complementarity -- Households, children and childcare facilities -- Conclusion. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

"Work, Family and Childcare studies the joint decisions made by parents regarding the time they allocate to paid employment and childcare. Extensive cross-national data is analysed from three countries that represent the diversity of European households: Belgium, Denmark and Spain. The book compares and contrasts the results and draws out important implications for European social policy." "This new book combines econometric analysis and social policy insights to address an issue of increasing importance to a growing number of people. It will appeal to a broad international audience including economists, sociologists and social policy researchers. It will also be of value to students on a range of courses concerned with family or household economics."--BOOK JACKET.

1843769182 9781843769187

2005271251


Households--Europe
Households--Economic aspects--Europe
Work and family--Europe
Child care--Europe

HB3581.A3 / G47 2004

306.85094