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A dynamic model of contraceptive choice of Spanish couples

✍ Scribed by Jesús M. Carro; Pedro Mira

Book ID
102290903
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons
Year
2006
Tongue
English
Weight
193 KB
Volume
21
Category
Article
ISSN
0883-7252

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✦ Synopsis

Abstract

We propose a simple dynamic stochastic model of sterilization and contraceptive use and we estimate its structural parameters using a sample of married couples from the 1995 Spanish Family and Fertility Survey. The estimated structural model improves on previous studies in terms of its ability to rationalize observed behaviour. Allowing for simple forms of permanent unobserved heterogeneity across couples in their ability to conceive has important implications for estimates of utility and cost parameters. Estimates of child valuation parameters imply that most Spanish couples would have two children, but significant deviations from this goal are brought about by imperfect and costly fertility control. We perform simulations to quantify the impact on fertility of the availability of sterilization and other technologies which improve fertility control. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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