Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
2007
Abstract
This paper explores how poverty affects childbearing patterns in the contemporary developing world. In considering the association between poverty and fertility, we explore one measure of economic status, household asset holdings, in Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 51 countries since 1990. The results show that the association between poverty and fertility differs according to the measure of fertility considered. We conclude there is much to be gained from distinguishing between the impact of poverty on fertility aspirations and the implementation of those aspirations.
DOI
10.31899/pgy1.1020
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Amin, Sajeda, John B. Casterline, and Laura Spess. 2007. "Poverty and fertility: Evidence and agenda," Poverty, Gender, and Youth Working Paper no. 4. New York: Population Council.
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