headship and raised fertility. In light of the substantial increase in immigration, we examine this question separately for … lower fertility. Thus, by the 2008-2013 period, any apparent son preference among natives in their fertility decisions …, we do find a positive fertility effect, suggesting son preference in fertility among this group. This interpretation is …

In this study we provide a new examination of the incentive effects of welfare rules on family structure. Focusing on … family is treated. In an empirical analysis conducted over the period 1996 to 2004 that correctly matches family structure … outcomes to welfare rules, we find significant effects of several welfare policies on family structure, both work …

-preferring fertility behaviors and investments in girls. …

the effect of the gender of the first-born child(ren) on fertility decisions and relationship stability of their parents …. We only find strong evidence of ‘boy preferences’ in fertility decisions in the cases of Romania and Russia. However …

autonomy. Women who are exposed to the reform are more likely to have met their husbands outside of family networks, they are … the continuation of the family blood line. These results indicate that educational attainment can alter behaviors and …

, cohabitation, marriage, divorce, family size and employment. It also identifies gaps in our knowledge, and suggests agenda items …

In this study we provide a new examination of the incentive effects of welfare rules on family structure. Focusing on … family is treated. In an empirical analysis conducted over the period 1996 to 2004 that correctly matches family structure … outcomes to welfare rules, we find significant effects of several welfare policies on family structure, both work …

stage determines the assistance provided by each child in the family. Working by backward induction, we first calculate the … that family members cannot or will not make binding agreements at the first stage regarding transfers at the second stage …

historical or family-level discrimination …