| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5060579 | Economics Letters | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠A continuum of fertility equilibria exists under child mortality and a social norm regarding appropriate family size.⺠Better child survival lowers net fertility even though household preferences are logarithmic. ⺠Social norms can explain how the demographic transition occurred historically.
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Authors
Joydeep Bhattacharya, Shankha Chakraborty,