Herd premium explained: Poor pensions, difficult return to work and lack of childcare places

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Herd premium explained: Poor pensions, difficult return to work and lack of childcare places

The stove premium — what is behind it and what consequences does it have? It is intended to financially reward parents — mostly women — for caring for children at home. At first glance, it seems to relieve families, but in practice it reinforces old role models, keeps women away from the labour market, makes it difficult to return to work and causes [...] The article Herd Premium explains: Poor pensions, difficult re-entry and lack of childcare …