Fertility in Australia: The role of policy and the labour market
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Suzanne Bonner Thesis (PDF 2MB) |
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One of the most discussed topics in labour and demographic studies, population ageing and stability, is closely related to fertility choices. This thesis explores recent developments in the fertility literature in the context of Australia. We investigate individual preferences for child bearing, the determinants of fertility decisions and the effectiveness of policies implemented by the government aimed at improving total fertility. The first study highlights the impact of monetary incentives on the decision to bear children in light of potentially differential responses across the native and immigrant population. The second study analyses the role of unemployment and job stability on the fertility choices of women. The final study examines whether the quality-quantity trade-off exists for Australian families and explores the impact of siblings on a child's health and educational outcomes.
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ID Code: | 86665 |
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Item Type: | QUT Thesis (PhD) |
Supervisor: | Sarkar, Dipanwita, Sarkar, Jayanta, & Kidd, Michael |
Keywords: | Fertility, demographics, labour economics, family, policy, pro-natal, quality-quantity, stability |
Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > QUT Business School Current > Schools > School of Economics & Finance |
Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
Deposited On: | 28 Sep 2015 04:06 |
Last Modified: | 04 Sep 2017 14:41 |
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