In this study, we examine whether the long-term structural changes in the labour market,
driven by automation, affect fertility. The adoption of industrial robots is used as a proxy for …

The declining fertility rate has become an important social problem. The main purpose of this
study was to investigate the potential relationship between work–family conflict (WFC), life …

In the 50th anniversary edition of Population Studies, John Hobcraft commented that
demographers spend too little time trying to explain the phenomena they measure and …

Theoretically, whether a more loosely regulated labour market inhibits or fosters fertility in a
society is ambiguous. Empirically, the few studies analysing the relationship between the …

OBJECTIVE Time preferences, also referred to as impatience, is a personal characteristic
that has been found to influence different types of decisions, from financial investments to …

Research frequently reveals the gap between women's fertility intentions and childbearing
behaviour. Moreover, while the fertility intentions of childless women and mothers with one …

This review explores the barriers faced by African refugee youth as they integrate into the
Australian labour-market. The number of young refugees from African countries is steadily …

Abstract Background and Aim: The fertility rate of women in Iran has fallen below the
replacement level, leading to concerns about population aging. This study aimed to …

The European Union faces significant challenges due to the demographic change, including
and decreased mortality, an aging population and declining fertility rates, which together …

Objective Time preferences, also referred to as impatience, is a personal characteristic that
has been found to influence different types of decisions, from financial investments to …