The family is important for young people and a reference point for forming
their own. However, a study among young people aged 16 to 32 living in
Spain reveals that only 16% have children.
We analyse how opinions on economic redistribution and social protection
depend not only on family incomes, but also on the wages earned by people
in the immediate social environment.
What impact has the economic crisis caused by covid-19 had on wage
inequality? Have public subsidies been sufficient? We analyse which groups
have been most affected.
This study provides empirical data on social inclusion policies in Spain,
showing significant impacts on employment, social support, education,
digital skills and housing. The outcomes reinforce the importance of
designing evidence-based public policies.
The cheque bebé was a payment designed to incentivise the birth rate,
however its effect was limited. Although it helped some families to decide,
difficulty in reconciling work and motherhood has continued to be the main
obstacle to having more children.
Work-life balance policies that strengthen job stability can contribute to
increasing fertility by improving compatibility between work and
motherhood, but they also pose challenges for female recruitment.