The Swedish government wanted to boost the workforce participation rate in the country. One step it took was to fund childcare and preschools. As a result of this and other policies, around 75 percent of Sweden’s working-age population is now employed.

Funding childcare and preschools makes it easier for parents to arrange care while they work. That can increase the share of working-age people who are employed, so the best choice is “The policy made it easier for parents of young children to work.” Although childcare funding may also create jobs for preschool teachers, the policy’s link to greater workforce participation is that parents can work more easily.

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