in the growth rate of robot density. Our results are robust to the inclusion of standard control variables, different … estimation methods, dynamic specifications, and changes with respect measuring robot stocks. …

participation declined, reducing the relative economic stature of men. Regions affected by intense robot penetration experienced …. While there was no change in the overall fertility rate, marital fertility declined, and there was an increase in nonmarital … relative prospects of men may reduce their marriage-market value and affect marital and fertility behavior. …

on regional industry specialization before the advent of robots combined with the growth of robot adoption by industry … regions affected by intense robot penetration experienced a decrease in new marriages, and an increase in both divorce and … cohabitation. While there was no change in overall fertility rate, marital fertility declined, and there was an increase in out …

This paper links the effects that automation has on labor to fertility timing decisions. The intuition behind such a … relation is formalized by an optimal stopping model of fertility, where having a child is viewed as an investment. Its … associated with a postponement of fertility in regional labor markets with a high share of women with secondary education, and …

participation declined, reducing the relative economic stature of men. Regions affected by intense robot penetration experienced … there was no change in the overall fertility rate, marital fertility declined, and there was an increase in nonmarital … relative prospects of men may reduce their marriage-market value and affect marital and fertility behavior …