children can amplify existing inequalities across generations. Third, inequality can exist even within families, and the …

natives and immigrants. Dahl and Moretti (2008) found earlier evidence consistent with son preference in that having a female … bargaining power. In contrast, some evidence for son preference in fertility persists among immigrants. Immigrant families that … significantly so). Further, gender inequity in source countries is associated with son preference in fertility among immigrants. For …

natives and immigrants. Dahl and Moretti (2008) found earlier evidence consistent with son preference in that having a female … bargaining power. In contrast, some evidence for son preference in fertility persists among immigrants. Immigrant families that … significantly so). Further, gender inequity in source countries is associated with son preference in fertility among immigrants. For …

immigrants and natives. Among the population in the aggregate, as well as among the native-born separately, consistent with Dahl … costly. For immigrants, we also find evidence that having a female first child contributes to female headship, with an effect … further supported by evidence that, for both first and second generation immigrants (second generation immigrants were …

In order to credibly "sell" legitimate children to their spouse, women must forego more attractive mating opportunities …