Debunking the ‘Stork Theory’: Why Do Low-Fertility Societies Tax Their Own Reproduction?

Original language	English
Publication date	8. Oct 2024
Publication status	Published - 8. Oct 2024

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• In_equality Podcast, University of Konstanz Excellence Cluster 'The Politics of Inequality': 'Who Pays the Price of Parenthood?'

  Vanhuysse, P. (Producer), 3. Jun 2026

  Research output: Non-textual form › Sound/Visual production (digital) › Communication

• The New Nordic Paradox: How Family-friendly Welfare States Burden Parents the Most

  Vanhuysse, P., 25. Oct 2024

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• Taxing Reproduction: The Full Transfer Cost of Rearing Children in Europe

  Vanhuysse, P., Medgyesi, M. & Gal, R. I., 11. Oct 2023, In: Royal Society Open Science. 10, 10, 230759.

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• Presentation at seminar on "Health and Wealth Inequality”

  Vanhuysse, P. (Guest lecturer)

  19. Aug 2026

  Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations

• University of Bergen, Department of Comparative Politics lecture: 'Do Low-Fertility Societies Tax their Own Reproduction?'

  Vanhuysse, P. (Guest lecturer)

  21. May 2025

  Activity: Talks and presentations › Guest lectures, external teaching and course activities at other universities

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• Interview with Swedish radio: 'Bebiskrisen som splittar Europa'

  Vanhuysse, P.

  13/01/2026

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• New York Times: coverage : 'Why One of the Causes of Falling Birthrates May Be Prosperity'

  Vanhuysse, P.

  25/07/2025

  1 item of Media coverage

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• New York Times interview, 'The Feminist Case for Spending Billions to Boost the Birthrate'

  Vanhuysse, P.

  20/06/2025

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• Triple citation in European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) foresight paper 'Inter-generational fairness: What future for a renewed European social contract?' (2025)

  Vanhuysse, P. (Participant)

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• New York Times coverage: 'Why One of the Causes of Falling Birthrates May Be Prosperity'

  Vanhuysse, P. (Participant)

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• New York Times interview : 'The Feminist Case for Spending Billions to Boost the Birthrate'

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Vanhuysse, P. (2024, Oct 8). Debunking the ‘Stork Theory’: Why Do Low-Fertility Societies Tax Their Own Reproduction? https://ifstudies.org/blog/debunking-the-stork-theory-why-do-low-fertility-societies-tax-their-own-reproduction

Vanhuysse, Pieter. / Debunking the ‘Stork Theory’ : Why Do Low-Fertility Societies Tax Their Own Reproduction?. 2024.

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