Based on survey of 1,115 women and on data from national household surveys conducted in 1980, 1985 and 1989.

Provides a general framework for analysing potential links between trends in fertility and the need for security in old age.

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper examining interaction between poverty and population dynamics in the Bihar rural area, India - summarizes current mortality, fertility, migration, family size and household characteristics; examines bivariate associations between poverty (land ownership, consumer...

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper, econometric model of household income per individual, based on a case study of Ecuador - considers income distribution in relation to family size, and number of income earners; examines an income redistribution scheme including tax reform and family...

ILO pub-WEP pub-PREALC pub. Working paper, econometric model for the assessment of structural change affecting development planning for basic needs satisfaction in Ecuador - considers population growth, family size (households), labour force participation, labour supply, wages, income...

Working paper with a case study of the economic role of rural women and their contribution to household income, based on a sample survey of two villages in Lebanon. Describes the economic conditions, demographic aspects, employment status and household production. Discusses issues such as the...

Clearly says that in addition to the provision of family planning services, a comprehensive population policy must also consider the underlying determinants of the household demand for and supply of children. Programmes which ignore these factors risk allocating resources in an efficient and...

ILO pub-PREALC pub-WEP pub. Working paper, statistical analysis of household consumer expenditure as an indicator of income distribution and standard of living in Ecuador - considers consumption per capita, family size and ages; examines farm size in relation to rural area land ownership; finds...