ANALÝZA KLÍČOVÝCH FAKTORŮ OVLIVŇUJÍCÍCH PORODNOST A JEJICH DOPADY NA VÝVOJ PORODNOSTI V ČESKÉ REPUBLICE V OBDOBÍ 2000 AŽ 2021

This master thesis examines the development of fertility in the Czech Republic between 2000 and 2021 and identifies key factors that influence fertility. The main objective of this thesis is to identify the main determinants affecting fertility and then to determine the impact of these determinants on fertility. In the theoretical part, the basic concepts of fertility and family and social policy are defined according to the literature review. The practical part first examines the evolution of fertility and changes in the type of families. Subsequently, the effect of the level of benefits for families with children on fertility is examined using regression analysis. Later, the main factors that influence fertility are identified through a questionnaire survey. Using regression analysis, it is also tested whether the impacts of these main selected effects on fertility are measurable and significant. The research itself is further complemented by existing studies by experts on the subject. The research shows that family life competes with many other leisure activities. It also emerged that the Czech Republic has little affordable childcare for pre-school children and many people also see high housing and living costs as a problem. For these reasons, the thesis concludes by suggesting possible recommendations that could help to increase the birth rate in the Czech Republic.