Covering a range of topics, this text improves our understanding of how families and markets interact, why important aspects of families have been changing in recent decades, and how families respond to, and are affected by, public policy
The report explores the relationship between parents' employment patterns during child-rearing and the outcomes for those children as they transition into young adulthood. It presents findings that could significantly influence public policy and future research, with some conclusions likely to spark controversy and public debate regarding their implications and significance.