Experts: Increased benefits help relieve parenting concerns, but will not necessarily boost fertility rate

The newly-announced marriage and parenthood package expands both cash assistance and leave benefits. Interviewed academics believe this "bold" policy package can encourage couples who were hesitant to have children due to financial reasons to take their first step, but it remains difficult to substantially boost fertility rate. Asst Prof Shannon Ang from NTU shared insights regarding the policy's equity and targeted relief.

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