447. How Much Do We Really Care About Children?

In this discussion, Melissa Carney, an economics professor at the University of Maryland, and Steve Levitt, an economist at the University of Chicago, dive into the complexities of child safety and family planning. They explore how mandatory car seats may unintentionally lower birth rates and how pandemic pressures are reshaping family dynamics. The guests also question the effectiveness of car seats versus adult seatbelts, revealing surprising data. They highlight the often-overlooked consequences of policies impacting childhood welfare.