Pop digests

PopDigests

PopDigests are short, comprehensive summaries of research results with a link to the original publication (if accessible online). This allows population experts and other interested audiences to be able to easily access information to the latest research results. 

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No passport, more pollution: Why citizenship means environmental privilege in German cities

A new study finds: Non-nationals who live in German cities are exposed to more air pollution and have less access to green spaces than nationals. Income level does not seem to factor into this. But there is a third variable which correlates: anti-foreigner sentiment.

A new study finds: Non-nationals who live in German cities are exposed to more air pollution and have less access to green spaces than nationals. Income level does not seem to factor into this. But there is a third variable which correlates: anti-foreigner sentiment.

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Family Policies and Fertility: National Strategies and Their Impact

The study by Sehar Ezdi, Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Heta Pöyliö, and Jani Erola from the University of Turku examines the impact of family policies on childbearing in Finland, Germany, and the UK, revealing that their effectiveness varies depending on the national context.

The study by Sehar Ezdi, Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Heta Pöyliö, and Jani Erola from the University of Turku examines the impact of family policies on childbearing in Finland, Germany, and the UK, revealing that their effectiveness varies depending on the national context.

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Delayed Adulthood: How Gender and Parental Education Shape Life Milestones in Europe

Valeria Ferraretto and Agnese Vitali (University of Trento) have examined how patterns of leaving home for the first time, entering the labour market, forming the first co-residential union, and having the first child have changed over time in Europe.

Valeria Ferraretto and Agnese Vitali (University of Trento) have examined how patterns of leaving home for the first time, entering the labour market, forming the first co-residential union, and having the first child have changed over time in Europe.

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Who Chooses Abortion in Spain: The Impact of Education and Origin on Reproductive Choices

A new study by Miguel Requena and Mikołaj Stanek shows that young women in their twenties with a medium level of education, especially those with a migrant background, are more likely to undergo abortions.

A new study by Miguel Requena and Mikołaj Stanek shows that young women in their twenties with a medium level of education, especially those with a migrant background, are more likely to undergo abortions.

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Swedish Family Dynamics: Stable Cohabitation Amid Declining Marriages and Fertility

Scholars at Stockholm University show that the combination of stable cohabitation formation but declining first marriage and first birth rates indicate that Swedish cohabiting women and men have become increasingly hesitant to make further long-term family commitments.

Scholars at Stockholm University show that the combination of stable cohabitation formation but declining first marriage and first birth rates indicate that Swedish cohabiting women and men have become increasingly hesitant to make further long-term family commitments.

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Regional Insights: Europe's Population Changes Since 2000

Vytenis J. Deimantas, A. Ebru Şanlıtürk, Leo Azzollini and Selin Köksal explore the relationship between population dynamics and policies in Europe, with a focus on subnational regions. Their findings suggest that countries with more pro-natalist policies tend to have higher population decline.

Vytenis Juozas Deimantas, A. Ebru Şanlıtürk, Leo Azzollini and Selin Köksal explore the relationship between population dynamics and policies in Europe, with a focus on subnational regions. Their findings suggest that countries with more pro-natalist policies tend to have higher population decline. 

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Air pollution affects students' school performance unequally

In this article, Fabrizio Bernardi and Risto Conte Keivabu investigate the effect of exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) at schools on students’ test scores in Italy.

In this article, Fabrizio Bernardi and Risto Conte Keivabu investigate the effect of exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) at schools on students’ test scores in Italy. 

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International mobility between the UK and Europe around Brexit: a data-driven study

How has Brexit affected cross-border human mobility between the UK and the European Union? Recent research at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research investigates this question using official statistics and non-traditional data sources.

How has Brexit affected cross-border human mobility between the UK and the European Union? Recent research at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research investigates this question using official statistics and non-traditional data sources. 

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Early childhood education and care: Enhancing learning but not reducing disparities

Contrary to recent international research, a study by Markus Laaninen, Nevena Kulic and Jani Erola found that ECEC does not compensate for the achievement of low-SES children in nordic countries.

Contrary to recent international research, a study by Markus Laaninen, Nevena Kulic and Jani Erola found that ECEC does not compensate for the achievement of low-SES children in nordic countries. 

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Cuts to child benefits: Some families cannot simply “do more with less”

A new study by Gabriele Mari (Erasmus University Rotterdam) explores the long-lasting consequences that certain cuts in public spending may have for parents and children.

A new study by Gabriele Mari (Erasmus University Rotterdam) explores the long-lasting consequences that certain cuts in public spending may have for parents and children.