Document Type
Article
Abstract
Fertility rates have long been a subject of extensive research. In our constantly evolving world, economists have examined these rates across different times and regions to understand how cultural and economic factors influence women’s fertility. This paper analyzes historically significant factors to determine if their impact has changed over time, aiming to inform policies addressing the declining fertility trend. Data from the IPUMS USA 2021 census was used, estimated through a logit odds ratio regression with robust standard errors, and analyzed at the ten, five, and one percent significance levels. The findings indicate that the age of the youngest child is the most influential factor on fertility rates, with the mother’s age, recency of marriage, and specific occupations also increasing fertility odds. This research is not exhaustive, and further studies are recommended to gain a deeper understanding of fertility in 2021.
Publication Date
July 2024
Journal Title
Proceedings of the Jepson Undergraduate Conference on International Economics
Volume
6
Issue
1
Copyright
©2024 by Proceedings of the Jepson Undergraduate Conference on International Economics
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Bormann, Kelle
(2024)
"Determinants of Women’s Fertility Rates in the U.S.,"
Proceedings of the Jepson Undergraduate Conference on International Economics: Vol. 6, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/jucie/vol6/iss1/3