The Demand for Grandchildren: Children as Family Public Goods and Implications for Cooperative Bargaining

Key Points

• Demand for grandchildren influences family dynamics and cooperative bargaining, highlighting their role as public goods.
• Children are viewed as assets in familial relationships, enhancing cooperation among family members.
• The analysis explores how shifts in family structure affect perceptions of children as public goods.
• Understanding this dynamic can lead to improved cooperation in family negotiations.