Socio-economic status proxies in studies of fertility in developing countries : measures and methods
Master Thesis
2009
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This paper explores the different measures and methods used to integrate socio-economic status into fertility analysis. The most common current practice is to create a single proxy summary measure and enter it as an independent variable in a multiple regression. I compare the consequences of using the different proxies on the estimated impact of socio-economic status and the other determinants of fertility.
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Naidu, L. 2009. Socio-economic status proxies in studies of fertility in developing countries : measures and methods. University of Cape Town.