Agricultural policies and human fertility: Some emerging connections |
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Authors: | Wayne A Schutjer C Shannon Stokes |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, The Pennsylvania State University, 16802 University Park, Pennsylvania, USA;(2) Population Issues Research Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 16802 University Park, Pennsylvania, USA |
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Abstract: | Increasing agricultural output and slowing population growth are important policy goals of many developing nations. This article explores the idea that fertility of farm families may be influenced by the policies and programs introduced in rural areas to increase agricultural output. Specifically, the article provides an initial framework for identifying the links between agricultural policy and fertility, and reviews empirical studies regarding connections between human fertility and policies designed to influence agricultural production in rural areas. |
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