Abigail Dow
@abigaildow.bsky.social
Econ PhD @bu_economics, via @EconUCL and @UniofOxford | Health, Labour & Family | abigaildow.com
New coverage of my research on childcare prices and fertility by @the74.bsky.social, also highlighting further survey evidence showing parents cite childcare as unaffordable and a barrier to having children. Thank you, @brycecovert.bsky.social!
New research finds that high childcare costs make mothers delay having kids and decide not to have them at all www.the74million.org/zero2eight/t...
The High Cost of Child Care Is Making Mothers Rethink Having Kids
Recent research suggests that the price of child care shapes fertility decisions like whether and when to have children, and how many to have.
www.the74million.org
January 23, 2026 at 11:51 AM
New coverage of my research on childcare prices and fertility by @the74.bsky.social, also highlighting further survey evidence showing parents cite childcare as unaffordable and a barrier to having children. Thank you, @brycecovert.bsky.social!
I was delighted to have the opportunity to present my Job Market Paper, 'The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility' at the ASSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia #ASSA2026 in a great session on fertility. Draft available on my website: abigaildow.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I was delighted to have the opportunity to present my Job Market Paper, 'The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility' at the ASSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia #ASSA2026 in a great session on fertility. Draft available on my website: abigaildow.com
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Ever look at that cute little button on your lap and be like wow, this one was expensive? You're not alone: 10% ⬆️ in the cost of childcare leads to ⬇️ 6% decline in the birth rate - from Dow at BU Econ
December 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Ever look at that cute little button on your lap and be like wow, this one was expensive? You're not alone: 10% ⬆️ in the cost of childcare leads to ⬇️ 6% decline in the birth rate - from Dow at BU Econ
Reposted by Abigail Dow
Why aren't families having more babies?
This brand new paper argues that part of the reason is because childcare is so expensive.
"A 10% increase in the price of childcare leads to a 5.7% decrease in the birth rate"
abigaildow.com/assets/docs/...
This brand new paper argues that part of the reason is because childcare is so expensive.
"A 10% increase in the price of childcare leads to a 5.7% decrease in the birth rate"
abigaildow.com/assets/docs/...
December 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Why aren't families having more babies?
This brand new paper argues that part of the reason is because childcare is so expensive.
"A 10% increase in the price of childcare leads to a 5.7% decrease in the birth rate"
abigaildow.com/assets/docs/...
This brand new paper argues that part of the reason is because childcare is so expensive.
"A 10% increase in the price of childcare leads to a 5.7% decrease in the birth rate"
abigaildow.com/assets/docs/...
As always, I had a great time at #appam2025!
I presented my JMP 'The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility' (see thread below) and saw some great papers on childcare markets, fertility, healthcare access, and more.
@appam.bsky.social
I presented my JMP 'The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility' (see thread below) and saw some great papers on childcare markets, fertility, healthcare access, and more.
@appam.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
As always, I had a great time at #appam2025!
I presented my JMP 'The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility' (see thread below) and saw some great papers on childcare markets, fertility, healthcare access, and more.
@appam.bsky.social
I presented my JMP 'The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility' (see thread below) and saw some great papers on childcare markets, fertility, healthcare access, and more.
@appam.bsky.social
👋 I'm a health and labour economist on the #EconJobMarket!
My JMP explores a factor that often comes up when talking to people about having children - childcare costs
🗣️ “It’s frustrating to read articles asking why people aren’t having kids - have they looked at the cost of childcare?”
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My JMP explores a factor that often comes up when talking to people about having children - childcare costs
🗣️ “It’s frustrating to read articles asking why people aren’t having kids - have they looked at the cost of childcare?”
🧵…
November 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
👋 I'm a health and labour economist on the #EconJobMarket!
My JMP explores a factor that often comes up when talking to people about having children - childcare costs
🗣️ “It’s frustrating to read articles asking why people aren’t having kids - have they looked at the cost of childcare?”
🧵…
My JMP explores a factor that often comes up when talking to people about having children - childcare costs
🗣️ “It’s frustrating to read articles asking why people aren’t having kids - have they looked at the cost of childcare?”
🧵…
I’ve been in Nashville 🎸🎶 for @ashecon.bsky.social.
I presented my paper ‘The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility’ and work in progress on gender in doctor-patient relationships.
It was great to see familiar faces and meet new colleagues! #ASHEcon2025
I presented my paper ‘The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility’ and work in progress on gender in doctor-patient relationships.
It was great to see familiar faces and meet new colleagues! #ASHEcon2025
June 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’ve been in Nashville 🎸🎶 for @ashecon.bsky.social.
I presented my paper ‘The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility’ and work in progress on gender in doctor-patient relationships.
It was great to see familiar faces and meet new colleagues! #ASHEcon2025
I presented my paper ‘The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility’ and work in progress on gender in doctor-patient relationships.
It was great to see familiar faces and meet new colleagues! #ASHEcon2025
Grateful to have attended SEHO 2025 in Zaragoza 🇪🇸 to present my paper “The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility.” It was wonderful meeting new researchers and seeing so many great papers. Many thanks to the organisers! #SEHO2025
June 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Grateful to have attended SEHO 2025 in Zaragoza 🇪🇸 to present my paper “The Price of Parenthood: Childcare Costs and Fertility.” It was wonderful meeting new researchers and seeing so many great papers. Many thanks to the organisers! #SEHO2025
I just got back from a wonderful few days at APPAM. I saw some great papers, met nice researchers, and presented my work on paid sick leave, maternal healthcare use, and health outcomes! @appam.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 6:32 PM
I just got back from a wonderful few days at APPAM. I saw some great papers, met nice researchers, and presented my work on paid sick leave, maternal healthcare use, and health outcomes! @appam.bsky.social