HDE 103 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: John Magufuli
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The link between fertility & income - federal reserve bank of st. louis. Poorer countries have higher levels of fertility. There is a negative correlation between fertility levels & income. Families in richer countries have fewer children. Why fertility is higher in poorer countries. Taking time off of work is cheaper in poorer countries than rich. A child may require more education in richer countries. Infant mortality levels are higher in poorer countries. So more births are needed to get to a desired number of surviving children. Kids can take care of their parents when they get old. This care is less common in rich countries, since there is social security & other resources. Fertility rates in the us are declining. From 2007 - 2017, the birthrate fell by 31% Almost 2 / 3 of hispanics in the us are born in the country. Young hispanic women are less likely to be poor & more likely to be educated.
