How religion mediates the fertility response to maternity benefits

@nikolaushaufler It can do that. But not on its own. It also requires the right values and mindset among those who are the potential recipients of these benefits. See for example: https://t.co/kY7XLjiE2p

People who already live a certain way through many practices that The Scientists define as “religion” have children. Norms=mores. “Novel evidence”. 🙄 How will this “novel evidence” be used against the people who lost their way to breed more animals? http…

RT @ioannisekolovos: To tackle declining birth-rates, a CULTURAL change is also required Study shows that a policy that reduces the cost o…

To tackle declining birth-rates, a CULTURAL change is also required Study shows that a policy that reduces the cost of childbearing may elicit a greater response if social or religious norms indicate that more fertility is desirable #birthrate https:…