Martin, Steven P., and Lawrence Wu Working paper no. 1999-10 Abstract In this study we estimate error rates in two event calendars in the 1995 NSFG – a five year contraceptive use calendar and a …
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Fertility Trends Among U.S. Who Defer Childbearing Past Age 30
Martin, Steven P. Working paper no. 1999-11 Abstract In 1975-79, U.S. women childless at age 30 had low fertility after age 30. Under age- and parity-specific birth rates for 1975-79, such women would average 0.35 …
A Bivariate Probit Analysis of Social Interaction and Treatment Effects
McQuestion, Michael J. Working paper no. 2000-05
Has the Chinese Birth Planning Program Been Successful in Changing Fertility Preferences? Evidence from Linked Records in Four Counties in Rural Northern China
Merli, M. Giovanna, and Herbert L. Smith Working paper no. 2000-14 Abstract The success of the Chinese One-Child policy and its rural adaptations in changing reproductive behavior and bringing about a dramatic fertility decline is …
Is There an Engine of Nonmarital Fertility?
Wu, Lawrence L., and Steven P. Martin Working paper no. 2002-14 Abstract Does a nonmarital birth ignite an “engine” of subsequent nonmarital fertility? Or does a marital first birth serve as a “brake” on subsequent …
Partnerships and Parenthood: A Comparative View of Cohabitation, Marriage and Childbearing
Thomson, Elizabeth Working paper no. 2003-18
Marital Fertility Schedules of American Women in Stepfamilies: Empirical Regularities and Behavioral Interpretations
Li, Jui-Chung Allen Working paper no. 2003-26 Abstract This paper compares qualitative marital fertility schedules in intact- and stepfamilies using data from the U.S. June 1995 Current Population Survey. Stepfamily is defined through demographic configuration …
Youth Responses to Expected Income and “Relationship” Consequences in Nonmarital Childbearing Choices: Are Youths Rational?
Wolfe, Barbara, Karen Pence, and Robert Haveman Working paper no. 2004-20 Abstract We hypothesize that the choices and behaviors of youths that may result in a teen nonmarital birth event are influenced by expectations of …
Breastfeeding and Postpartum Amenorrhea among Bolivian Women: A Survival Analysis
Pinto, Guido Working paper no. 2005-01
Bridal Pregnancy and Spouse Pairing Patterns in Japan
Raymo, James, and Miho Iwasawa Working paper no. 2007-10 Abstract Very low levels of nonmarital childbearing in Japan obscure important changes in the relationship between marriage and fertility. In this paper, we first describe trends …