Title: Can Theory Explain the Evidence on Fertility Decline Reversal?
Abstract: Australian Economic ReviewVolume 49, Issue 2 p. 136-145 Contributed Article Can Theory Explain the Evidence on Fertility Decline Reversal? Creina Day, Creina DayArndt-Corden Department of Economics, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 0200 Australia; email < [email protected]>.Search for more papers by this author Creina Day, Creina DayArndt-Corden Department of Economics, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory 0200 Australia; email < [email protected]>.Search for more papers by this author First published: 31 May 2016 https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8462.12148Citations: 1 Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract This article presents a model of household fertility and child-rearing choice in which rising female relative wages is the mechanism whereby economic growth may reverse fertility decline. I find that an increase in the logarithm, rather than the level, of wages affects fertility at advanced stages of development. Economic growth may reverse fertility decline beyond a threshold logarithm per capita output, which depends on child-care prices, maternity pay, preference for children and growth in female wages relative to male wages. These results inform the recent empirical debate and identify cross-country differences as important considerations for future empirical research. Citing Literature Volume49, Issue2June 2016Pages 136-145 RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Date: 2016-02-01
Language: en
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