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Peer reviewedLeibowitz, Arleen; And Others – Journal of Human Resources, 1992
Examination of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth found that a woman's wages relate positively to early return to work after childbirth; higher family income delays return; income did not affect child care choice; greater child care tax credits increased early return; and tax credits did not affect child care choice, but predicted…
Descriptors: Day Care, Employed Women, Family Income, Labor Economics
Peer reviewedHofferth, Sandra L.; Wissoker, Douglas A. – Journal of Human Resources, 1992
Data from 971 mothers suggested that (1) price is critical in child care choice; (2) parents do not consistently select high quality care; and (3) mothers with higher wages and families with higher incomes prefer center care. Vouchers, reduced fees, or tax credits consistently increase use of day care centers. (SK)
Descriptors: Costs, Day Care, Day Care Centers, Employed Women
