Poverty and Fertility: Evidence and Agenda
Published By: PC on eSS | Published Date: March, 14 , 2007This paper explores how poverty affects childbearing patterns in the contemporary
developing world. In considering the association between poverty and fertility, we explore
one measure of economic status, household asset holdings, in Demographic and Health
Surveys conducted in 51 countries since 1990. The results show that the association between
poverty and fertility differs according to the measure of fertility considered. We conclude
there is much to be gained from distinguishing between the impact of poverty on fertility
aspirations and the implementation of those aspirations. [Working Paper No. 4] URL: [http://www.popcouncil.org/pdfs/wp/pgy/004.pdf]
Author(s): Sajeda Amin | Posted on: Mar 14, 2011 | Views(787) | Download (136)