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Title: Contemporary Determinants of Fertility in the United States: A Regional Analysis

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Publication Year: 2013

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Abstract: Fertility rates in industrialized economies, including the United States, have trended to below replacement rate, which prevents undue population growth, but may result in an insufficient future labor force, creating potential for increased social pressures on the shrinking working age population. Conversely, certain demographics may trend toward higher than sustainable fertility. Determinants of fertility are important to understand in order to create or expand social programs for security of the aging, as well as to recognize the demographic characteristics that tend toward very high or very low fertility. This recognition may aid in implementation and utility of programs aimed at cultivating current and future public wellbeing. These may include educational assistance programs in areas of high fertility and low educational attainment, or identification of areas where child care programs may assist in increasing labor force participation of women, potentially decreasing welfare program needs. These steps can only be effectively taken if the unique factors influencing fertility in the United States are understood.

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Authors: Noland, Brianna

Publisher: Augsburg College

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Fertility and Mortality

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