This paper studies the dynamics of fertility in 180 countries in the period 1950-2015 and investigates the determinants … of the onset of fertility transitions. We find evidence of convergence in three groups of countries, and distinguish the … transitioning countries from those not transitioning. The estimation of the year of onset of the fertility transition is followed by …

We investigate the role of grandparental childcare for fertility decisions of their offspring. Exploiting pension … completed fertility for many cohorts in our data. Consistent with our interpretation, we show that results are limited to the … of changes of living arrangements and labor supply. Given the Italian lowest low fertility, we conclude that pension …

fertility and transfers dampen intergenerational mobility. To evaluate the quantitative importance of this mechanism, we extend … fertility, family transfers, and education. The model, estimated to the US in the 2000s, implies that a counterfactual flat … income-fertility profile would-through the equalization of initial conditions-increase intergenerational mobility by 6%. The …

In this paper, I assess whether earnings-dependent maternity leave positively impacts fertility and narrows the baby … a differences-in-differences design, I estimate the causal impact of the reform on fertility for up to 5 years. In … addition to demonstrating an up to 23% increase in the fertility of tertiary-educated women, I find a positive, statistically …

fertility. As male education remains unchanged by the reforms, later life education reduces the pre-existing gender earnings gap …

’ fertility preferences with women’s, and correcting women’s beliefs about pregnancy risk absent contraception have the potential …

at aiding families. The outcomes of interest are female employment, gender gaps in earnings and fertility. We begin with …