ISSN:
1432-1475
Keywords:
JEL classification: J13
;
C41
;
Key words: Life-cycle
;
fertility
;
multiple spell hazards
;
non-parametric
;
heterogeneity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Sociology
,
Economics
Notes:
Abstract. This paper estimates a reduced form neoclassical model of Canadian fertility dynamics using an econometric technique that integrates several features not usually found in the demographic and economic literature. We find considerable support for the neoclassical model. We also find that correlated unobservables and parity stopping effects play an important role in Canadian fertility dynamics as well as other socio-demographic features of Canadian women. However, we fail to totally characterize the important drops in the fertility rate that took place for this era.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001480050057
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