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Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
Work-Life Balance Improved for new parents Positive, promotes family bonding and well-being Minimal impact Neutral or negative 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Gender Equality Increased participation of women in the workforce Positive, promotes economic empowerment Minimal or negative impact Neutral or negative, potential for discrimination 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Business Costs Moderate increase in labor costs Acceptable trade-off for societal benefits Significant increase in labor costs Negative, hurts competitiveness and job creation 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Employee Retention Improved for employers offering paid leave Positive, helps attract and retain talent Minimal or negative impact Neutral or negative 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Government Spending Increase in social welfare spending Positive, investment in human capital Significant increase in government spending Negative, strain on public finances 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Birth Rates Potential increase Positive, supports family formation Minimal or negative impact Neutral or negative 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Economic Productivity Potential long-term increase Positive, supports human capital development Potential short-term decrease Negative, disruption to business operations 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability