Parental leave within the broader work‐family trajectory: What can we learn from sequence analysis?

Zhelyazkova N.
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No 2013-049, MERIT Working Papers from United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT)

Abstract: This paper illustrates how sequence analysis can be used to analyse work-family reconciliation strategies of parents and in particular the role of parental leave in these strategies. The use of administrative records makes a detailed, longitudinal analysis possible, which enables a holistic approach to the question from the broader life-course view. In addition, as an explorative technique, sequence analysis results are a powerful instrument for formulating further research questions. For the paper anonymous administrative records of mothers and fathersworking in Luxembourg are used.

Keywords: Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination; Demographic Economics; Public Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: J13 J16 J18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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