Three Areas of Policy to Encourage Fertility

Policies to encourage fertility can be categorized into three main areas. Firstly, policies should fix what's broken by addressing issues like discouraging marriage within programs such as EITC, SNAP, and Section 8 housing vouchers. Secondly, providing financial support for parents to raise children is crucial as it is socially valuable work that benefits society in the long run. Lastly, changing rules such as allowing more flexible land use, reducing unnecessary labor regulations like occupational licensing, and challenging societal norms that limit access to opportunities can positively impact fertility rates by reducing the costs associated with raising children and enabling individuals to make choices that support their desire to have children.