Intergenerational transmission of fertility intentions and behaviour in Germany: the role of contagion

This study investigates whether the fertility behaviour of significant others, in particular of one's parents and siblings, affects individuals' own fertility intentions and behaviour. Using the data of three cohorts of young Germans, we test the hypothesis that 'contagion' by si...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Vienna yearbook of population research 2011-01, Vol.9, p.207-226
Hauptverfasser:	Kotte, Markus, Ludwig, Volker
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Child care Childbirth Children Data transmission Demography Family size Federal Republic of Germany Fertility Fertility rates Intergenerational Relations Parents Siblings
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