In response to the wide-ranging consequences of falling fertility rates, governments across high-income countries are … attractive as potential partners. The positive effects on female fertility may be attributed to education improving the …

rising criminality in China. Consistent with socio-biological research on other species, we find that China's high sex … pressure on men to appear financially attractive in order to find a partner in the marriage market. These marriage market …

This study comprehensively examines export tariff liberalization’s influence on women’s marital and fertility decisions … in China, using accession to the WTO as a natural experiment. Our identification relies on the shift-share design that … that export tariff cuts significantly lower women’s marriage rates, delay their marriage, and reduce the number of children …

their fertility goals. Some intentions, like moving to a new dwelling, facilitate the realization of birth intentions … achieving their fertility targets in contexts that promote a reconciliation of work and family life. …