• Explaining residential clustering of fertility 

      Bergsvik, Janna; Cools, Sara; Hart, Rannveig Kaldager (Discussion Paper;No. 939, Working paper, 2020-10)
      Numerous studies have shown that fertility behavior is spatially clustered. In addition to pure context effects, two causal mechanisms could drive this pattern. First, neighbors may influence each other’s fertility behavior, ...
    • The engine of fertility influencedby interbirth employment? 

      Jensen, An-Magritt; Schweder, Tore (Discussion Papers;No. 15, Working paper, 1986-06-15)
      The decline in fertility is often related to the increased labor force participation among married women. This article discusses the relationship between fertility and employment by using a dynamic methodology of life-course ...
    • Ways to project fertility in Europe: Perceptions of current practices and outcomes 

      Gleditsch, Rebecca Folkman; Syse, Astri (Discussion Paper;No. 929, Working paper, 2020-05)
      National statistical offices responsible for population projections should regularly evaluate their work. Norway is currently considering changing the way fertility is projected. To establish a solid basis for deciding the ...