Parental leave - your opinions on it?

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Most Western nations aren't at carrying capacity, in terms of population. Which means a larger population will generally mean a stronger economy, more tax revenue, etc.

There are a few nations with overpopulation issues, but those are nations like China and India, not Western nations.

btw if you think more people = stonger economy, you really are being silly.

Its all relative, what you care about is GDP and economic output in relation to population. yes large populations create demand, but not necessarily economic growth and prosperity.

[Endus]

btw if you think more people = stonger economy, you really are being silly.

Its all relative, what you care about is GDP and economic output in relation to population. yes large populations create demand, but not necessarily economic growth and prosperity.

There's two only somewhat related factors to consider.

You seem to be focusing on the internal economy, on a per-capita basis. While it's true that more population doesn't necessarily boost this directly, in a global economic sense, the bigger your population, the bigger market you provide, and the more weight you have in influencing that global market in your favor.

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There's two only somewhat related factors to consider.

You seem to be focusing on the internal economy, on a per-capita basis. While it's true that more population doesn't necessarily boost this directly, in a global economic sense, the bigger your population, the bigger market you provide, and the more weight you have in influencing that global market in your favor.

Only if you are interested in abusing market economies for your own ends, to the detriment of others, and so further inequality.

[Samarin]

Since the OP is referring to Sweden I´m just gonna say(sorry if already said.), that employers do NOT pay you anything when on paternal-leave. So stop arguing that in regards to the OP.