Table 6.
Heterogeneity analysis test.
| Variable | (1) High-Fertility Countries | (2) Low-Fertility Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Public expenditure on family benefits | 0.07801336 *** | 0.05372713 * |
| Unemployment rate | −0.00591429 | −0.00857392 *** |
| Mean age of women at childbirth | −0.04380867 | 0.02588732 |
| Maternity leave | −0.00040761 | −0.00152903 ** |
| Paternity leave | 0.00160217 * | −0.00088584 * |
| GDP per capita | 0.12534204 | 0.16627189 |
| Medical expenditure | −0.0253916 | 0.01906103 ** |
| Urbanization | −0.84669597 | 0.00190662 |
| Child-rearing ratio | 0.02472164 *** | 0.02120663 ** |
| Household income | −0.00427994 *** | 0.00076725 |
| Women’s education | −0.00091925 | 0.00179824 ** |
| National fixed | Yes | Yes |
| Year fixed | Yes | Yes |
Legend: * p < 0.1; ** p < 0.05; *** p < 0.01.