Räsänen, Empirical studies on family economics

Even though fathers have participated in childcare more and more in the 2000s, mothers still use the majority of parental leaves in Finland. Non-employment during childcare leave explains a large portion of earnings differences between mothers and fathers after childbirth. In addition, available childcare subsidies steer families' childcare choices and may shorten or lengthen childcare leaves. This study shows that childcare subsidies affect families' choices between home care and public or...