This paper gives an overview of fertility data for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Particular attention is given to … the availability of order-specific fertility data. We discuss the quality of data provided by the Statistical Offices … to generate order-specific fertility indicators, and compare fertility estimates across surveys with estimates from vital …

This paper examines the relationship between work and family among men in Western Germany. We investigate the extent to … still have an impact on the fertility behavior of men in adulthood. In particular, the transition rate to fatherhood was …

Although the relevance of social interactions or social networks for fertility research has been increasingly … acknowledged in recent years, little is known about the channels and mechanisms of social influences on individuals� fertility … decision making. Drawing on problem-centred interviews and network data collected among young adults in western Germany the …

family arrangements on fertility behavior and childcare usage. …

Many studies have documented a negative association between macroeconomic indicators and fertility in times of economic … the analysis on two datasets: the American Community Survey and the Fertility Supplement of the Current Population Survey …

Many studies have documented a negative association between macroeconomic indicators and fertility in times of economic … the analysis on two datasets: the American Community Survey and the Fertility Supplement of the Current Population Survey …