There is an extensive theoretical literature identifying the negative effects of the number of children on the outcomes for mothers. While several studies have examined the effects on labor market and health outcomes, little research to date has considered effects on mental health and substance...

In the present paper through an empirical analysis using panel data it will be pointed out that alcohol consumption impairs fertility, thus supporting the findings of (Anderson and Baumberg, 2006). The sample covers Western Europe. Data, which are taken from Eurostat and OECD, are elaborated by...