On the structural value of children and its implication on intended fertility in Bulgaria
Personal networks are receiving increasing recognition as structural determinants of fertility. However, the network perspective also helps to explain personal motivations for having children. Using theories of interpersonal exchange, social capital, and the value of children, it is argued in this a...
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| Language: | English |
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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
2008-06-01
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| Series: | Demographic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol18/20/ |