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estimates of child mortality largely ignore it. To correct for this possible endogeneity bias, we allow for family specific …
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child mortality as correlated processes while also allowing for family specific unobserved heterogeneity. Our estimates show …
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This paper examines the relationship between early childbearing, parental use of health inputs and child mortality in Bangladesh. In order to account for the potential endogeneity of the age at birth and use of health inputs, (hospital delivery and child vaccination) in the child mortality...
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of the family. The discussion references many papers from anthropology and biology. Because of the intimate connection … between the family and reproduction, it should not be surprising that there is much to be learned about the economics of the … family from the study of evolutionary biology. Given the increased prevalence in recent decades of unwed parenthood, divorce …
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In this paper, we raise the question of gender differences in the geographic mobility of young researchers. We try to … there differences among genders? Does “family” have an impact? Is the effect of family related variables similar among … internationally, especially in direction of the United States. The impact of the “family” on the probability of taking a postdoc …
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The terms of reference for the inquiry on First Home Ownership asked the Commission to evaluate the affordability and availability of housing for first home buyers. The Commission’s preliminary findings were released for public comment in December. In its final assessment, the Commission...
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Bangladesh has experienced rapid fertility decline and reductions in under-five mortality over the last three decades …
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This paper gives a description of fertility influence on education level of population and its well-being. We carry out …
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This paper analyzes qualitatively and quantitatively the e ects of declining mortality rates on fertility, education …
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This essay analyzes the economic causes and effects of household decisions concerning fertility, education and child … labor when children can supplement family income early in life and must support their parents in old age as adults. Parents …
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