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How German Family Policies Balanced Birth Rates and Economic Welfare

November 24, 2025Economic Welfare Labor Economics Public Policy No Comments
A happy family sitting together on a grassy lawn in a sunny park. A mother and father are centered with their three young children and a small dog sitting to the right. The parents are smiling at each other while the children interact with the infant. The father wears a blue shirt and ripped jeans, and the mother wears an orange top and dark jeans. The scene conveys family connection and leisure time outdoors.

Hanna Wang explains how Germany’s child-related policies successfully balanced two goals: boosting birth rates and maximizing economic welfare for families.

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How the minimum wage has affected intergenerational health in Indonesia

April 15, 2024Health Economics Labor Economics No Comments
A smiling boy learns to ride a bicycle with his family while walking together in the park

Farhan Majid, Jere R. Behrman, and Hanna Wang study the effect of minimum wages on the health of parents and children in low-and-middle-income countries.

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