The U.S. has no federally mandated paid parental leave. But in states that offer their own programs, dads are driving growth.
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Economist Emily Oster discusses new research on paid parental leave in Arkansas, what it costs employers and why it could be worth $9.5 million a year to the state’s businesses.
The U.S. has no law guaranteeing paid parental leave. But in states with their own programs, more dads are using the benefit, surpassing moms in some states. The growth in popularity comes as Americans increasingly say raising children is unaffordable.