Parents prepare for the birth from the very beginning of pregnancy. However, many couples postpone getting pregnant to save money, knowing that the costs of maintaining a child are not low. And how much could it cost a woman? Prof. Claudia Goldin, an economist from Harvard University and last year’s Nobel Prize winner in economic sciences, took up the task and presented interesting calculations.
How much does it cost to raise a child? Women raise children and are less likely to stay after hours
In the scientific interests of prof. Caludia’s research focuses on the situation of women in the labor market and wage gaps. This, according to the scientist, arises, among other things, due to work culture and the environment. While they are more willing to stay after hours, ladies take care of the children during this time. This means that they are often overlooked when awarding bonuses or promotions. Goldin concluded that if a woman gave birth to a child, it would cost her 20 percent. the salary that a man holding the same position would receive. The wage gap most often appears a year or two after the birth of the first child, and women aged 45 often earn as little as 55%. what men do. This is influenced by care, professional breaks and restrictions on the number of hours
What is the situation in Poland? The data provided by us regarding the situation in October 2022 shows that statistically women earn less than men. Although the average salary was just over PLN 7,000. PLN gross, then for men it was PLN 7,559 and for women PLN 6,430. In October 2022, 71% of people earned less than the national average. women and 62 percent men.
How much does it cost to raise a child until 2023 in Poland? The amounts are not small
June 1, 2023 Adama Smitha published data on the costs of raising a child in Poland. It turns out that in 2023 it amounted to PLN 309,000. PLN for one child and PLN 513,000. PLN in the case of two children. The amounts cover the time until you turn 18. In the given values, almost 80 percent. are costs related to housing, food, education and transportation.
Source: Gazeta
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