Evolution of the shape of the fertility curve: Why might some countries develop a bimodal curve?

<b>Background</b>: Few previous studies have compared how the shape of the fertility curve has evolved in different countries. This study remedies this lack by investigating first- and second-birth fertility curves for 22 highly developed countries. <b>Methods</b>: Using a...

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Main Author: Marion Burkimsher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2017-08-01
Series:Demographic Research
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Online Access:https://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol37/11/