good point! though having a kid being a luxury good is likely a persistent condition regardless of how strong the welfare state is, unless you actually go to t

good point! though having a kid being a luxury good is likely a persistent condition regardless of how strong the welfare state is, unless you actually go to the point of paying women to have more children (something we should try btw). Right now the incentives are weak - cash bonus in some countries, some form of income support in others - all pretty small beer, not enough to make a difference!