This paper studies the dynamics of fertility in 180 countries in the period 1950ñ 2015 and investigates the … determinants of the onset of fertility transitions. The application of Phillips and Sulís (2007) test to fertility rates provides … those not transitioning. The estimation of the year of onset of the fertility transition is followed by an econometric …

with endogenous fertility. The economy is comprised of overlapping generations of rational and identical individuals and … perspective, the distinguishing feature of this work is that endogenous fertility per se is able to explain the existence of low … enter development trajectories with high GDP and low fertility and others experience under-performances with low GDP and …

equilibrium growth model with endogenous fertility and endogenous longevity under the threat of a deadly enduring infectious … the fertility response to the evolving epidemic conditions. …

The growth of self-employment and in particular gig work may explain part of the declining fertility rates observed in … many countries. This study examines this question drawing on longitudinal data to compare women’s fertility, proxied by … structural aspects of work types, as fertility-related social protection there does not discriminate between self-employment and …

improves and there is evidence of heterogeneity in this relationship across race, education level, age group and motherhood …

. Young persons experienced the largest employment losses. Individuals with less education and lower family income experienced …