What Is the Relationship Between Gender, Macroeconomic Conditions and Fertility Dynamics?

Sena Coskun
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Sena Coskun

Abstract information

Pro-cyclical fertility means that families have more children when macroeconomic conditions are better. In this video, SENA COSKUN explores the complex factors that underpin such decisions. Conducting an empirical study which analyzes data from different US states since the 1970s as well as theoretical modeling, Coskun emphasizes the importance of gender to fertility dynamics. Generally speaking, women tend to work in industries (e.g. health, education) that are less impacted by recession than men. The likelihood that they will need to take on the role of breadwinner during a recession can push them towards deciding to invest in education rather than having more children. This is a key factor underlying pro-cyclical fertility and one that needs to be taken into account in policy formulation and implementation.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB10888

Researcher

Sena Coskun is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Mannheim where she is a member of the collaborative research center CRC TR 224. Until March 2020, Coskunwas a visiting scholar at Northwestern University where she completed her PhD. Her research focuses on macroeconomics, labor economics and family economics. Among the prizes Coskun has received are a Turkish Presidential Scholarship, an Eiffel Scholarshipfrom the Toulouse School of Economics and a Dissertation Fellowship from Northwestern University.

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University of Mannheim (Universität Mannheim)

The University of Mannheim is frequently cited as the “Harvard of Germany,” primarily due to its world-class reputation in business administration and economics. Centered within the magnificent Mannheim Palace, one of the largest baroque buildings in Europe, the university provides a unique architectural setting for its academic pursuits. It is highly regarded for its research-driven curriculum and strong ties to the corporate sector, consistently ranking as the top German institution for social sciences and business. With a focused profile and a highly international outlook, it remains a premier destination for future leaders in finance, politics, and academia.
University of Mannheim (Universität Mannheim)
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Original Publication

The Emergence of Procyclical Fertility: The Role of Gender Differences in Employment Risk

Sena Coskun,

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What Is the Relationship Between Gender, Macroeconomic Conditions and Fertility Dynamics?, 

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