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Variations in Fertility - a Consequense of Other Factors Besides Love?

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Löfström, Åsa () (Department of Economics, Umeå University)
Westerberg, Thomas () (Department of Economics, Umeå University)
Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to discuss possible explanations for the

variation in the Swedish fertility rate. We are primarily interested in

economic and social conditions and their impact on the total fertility rate

between 1965 and 2003. The results from the study support a positive

e¤ect on fertility from the female labour market participation and child

allowance while divorces report a negative e¤ect on fertility. The model

including level as well as di¤erences in the variables has been found to

give the best results.

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Paper provided by Umeå University, Department of Economics in its series Umeå Economic Studies with number 681.

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Date of creation: 24 May 2006
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Keywords: Total fertility rate Economics Sweden Time-series

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D19 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Other
J13 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth

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  1. Westerberg, Thomas, 2006. "MoreWork, Less Kids - The Relationship Between Market Experience and Number of Children," UmeÃ¥ Economic Studies 682, Umeå University, Department of Economics. [Downloadable!]
  2. Westerberg, Thomas, 2006. "Two Papers On Fertility - The Case Of Sweden," UmeÃ¥ Economic Studies 683, Umeå University, Department of Economics. [Downloadable!]
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