The interaction of fertility and size distribution of income: A comment
In: The journal of development studies, Volume 16, Issue 4, p. 468-472
ISSN: 1743-9140
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In: The journal of development studies, Volume 16, Issue 4, p. 468-472
ISSN: 1743-9140
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In: The journal of development studies: JDS, Volume 16, Issue 4, p. 468-472
ISSN: 0022-0388
The question of whether an egalitarian redistribution of incomes will expedite or retard the "demographic transition" of underdeveloped countries is considered. The econometric results obtained by Robert Repetto in his pioneering inquiry into this problem (see SOPODA 1:2/D0502) are reexamined. While not questioning the validity of Repetto's hypothesis that there is a positive relation between fertility & inequality, it is argued that his analysis contains certain theoretical & statistical weaknesses. Accordingly, it is suggested that policymakers in underdeveloped countries would be unwise to employ any of these estimates derived from Repetto's simultaneous model in the formulation of demographic & economic policy. In particular, his statistical results do not provide substantive support for the proposition that a reduction in inequality would entail a decrease in fertility. 1 Table. Modified AA.
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