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  • Sociology
  • Economics
  • Demography

Background:

  • The digital revolution, marked by widespread broadband internet, presents new dynamics in societal structures.
  • Germany's low-fertility setting poses challenges for combining work and family life.
  • Understanding the influence of digital infrastructure on demographic trends is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causal impact of broadband internet availability on fertility choices in Germany.
  • To determine if broadband access affects the work-life balance and family planning of women.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized German panel data and a quasi-experimental strategy to establish causality.
  • Analyzed the correlation between broadband availability and fertility rates.
  • Examined changes in women's working arrangements and time allocation with children.

Main Results:

  • Broadband availability shows a positive effect on the fertility of highly educated women aged 25-45.
  • Increased broadband access correlates with a higher prevalence of home-based or part-time work.
  • Positive impacts observed on time spent with children and overall life satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Broadband internet facilitates career-motherhood reconciliation for highly educated women.
  • The study suggests a potential 'digital divide' in fertility patterns based on education level.
  • Digital infrastructure can influence demographic trends and improve work-life integration.