This paper reviews some key contributions to econometric analysis of human fertility in the last 20 years, with special focus on discussion of prevailing econometric modeling strategies. We focus on the literature that highlights the role of the key drivers of the birth outcomes, including age...

This paper reviews some key contributions to econometric analysis of human fertility in the last 20 years, with special focus on discussion of prevailing econometric modeling strategies. We focus on the literature that highlights the role of the key drivers of the birth outcomes, including age...

1. Einführung: Kausale Aussagen und Prognosemodelle -- 2. Abhängige Variablen mit begrenztem Wertebereich -- 3. Zeitreihenanalyse und dynamische Modelle -- 4. Paneldatenanalyse -- 5. Instrumentvariablen -- 6. Strukturgleichungsmodelle -- 7. Fehlende Werte (Missing values) -- 8. Ergänzungen.