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24.10.2016
14:00
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What is the best place for children under 3 years to spend their days? Homecare or day care?What does economics say?
Since 1985, Finland has been paying home care allowance to parents who would like to take care of their children at home. Economics research suggests that this policy is harmful for mothers, their children, and thelabor market. Should Finland abandon home care allowancebased on these findings? Can we rely only on economicexpertise when evaluatingchildcare arrangements?