RT Book, Section
A1 OECD
T1 Improving reconciliation between work and family
JF OECD Economic Surveys: Hungary
YR 2007
FD May 22
VO 2007
IS 10
SP 101
OP 121
AB Hungarian family policy focuses on providing generous options to take time off work to look after children. This system not only contributes to Hungary’s low employment rate but encourages long separation from the labour market, has largely failed to significantly influence fertility rates and is relatively expensive to run. This chapter looks at how to shift the policy focus towards reconciling work and family life. Reasons for under-provision in childcare by local governments are discussed and recommendations for further central-government intervention to improve supply are made. Recommendations for reform are also made regarding the complex system of family cash benefits and leave allowances.
PB Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
DO 10.1787/eco_surveys-hun-2007-6-en
UL http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/;jsessionid=sda2kqfbeqd5.x-oecd-live-01content/chapter/eco_surveys-hun-2007-6-en