An analysis of reproductive intentions of Italian couples

Population Review

Volumn 50, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 21-39

  Cavalli, Laura ^a,b,c   Rosina, Alessandro ^c,d  

^a L Cavalli Catholic University   (Italy)

^b UNIVERSITY OF LAUSANNE   (Switzerland)

^c UNIVERSITÀ CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUORE   (Italy)

^d Carlo F Dondena Centre for Research on Social Dynamics   (Italy)

Author keywords

Bargaining approach; Couple's fertility intentions; Italy; Work and family balance

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952077234     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15490955     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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