We analyze a mechanism that has been disregarded in the literature on parental investment in children, as little … attention has been devoted to the choices made by children themselves. We model directly time use by youngsters into activities … countries (France, Italy and Germany) on the link between time allocation by parents and time allocation by youngsters …

children is in most cases a “couple matter”, the analysis accounts for the characteristics of both the aspiring parents. Our … dissuasive deterrent discouraging the decision to have children. Couples with unemployed women are less likely to plan …

occasional, precarious, and low-paid positions) is revealed as a significant dissuasive factor in the decision to have children …