A model comparison approach shows stronger support for economic models of fertility decline

Keyphrases

• Causal Models 33%
• Causal Pathways 33%
• Comparison Approach 100%
• Competing Theories 33%
• Cultural Transmission 33%
• Demographic Data 33%
• Demographic Transition 100%
• Economic Benefits 33%
• Economic Cost 33%
• Economic Factors 33%
• Economic Model 100%
• Evidence-based 33%
• Extrinsic Risk Factor 33%
• Fertility Decline 100%
• Fertility Rate 66%
• High Fertility 33%
• High Mortality 33%
• Intense Interests 33%
• Low Fertility 66%
• Model Comparison 100%
• Model Prediction 33%
• Model Selection Strategy 33%
• Mortality Rate 33%
• Mortality Risk 33%
• Motivation 33%
• Mutually Exclusive 33%
• Parental Investment 33%
• Rural Bangladesh 33%
• Social Norms 33%
• Total Fertility Rate 33%

Economics, Econometrics and Finance

• Economic Costs 100%
• Fertility Rate 100%