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A Theory of the Value of Children
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This paper uses a non-standard value assumption—uncertainty reduction—to explain parenthood. We begin by reviewing the inadequacies of normative and standard rational choice explanations of shifts in fertility behavior. Then we propose a theory of the value of children based on the uncertainty-reduction assumption. Next we generate a range of hypotheses that follow both from this assumption and from a subsidiary assumption of marital solidarity enhancement. Finally, we explore the extent to which implications based on these new ideas are supported by the relevant empirical literature.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Friedman, D., Hechter, M., & Kanazawa, S.
- Venue
- Demography
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Published
- 1994-08-01
- Volume
- 31
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 375-401
- ISSN
- 0070-3370 (ISSN-L)
- 1533-7790
- OpenAlex
- W4292170085
- Cited by
- 409
- References
- 88
- FWCI
- 12.35
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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