John Bongaarts, Author at N-IUSSP

Education, work, economy (socio-economic differences)

Does childrearing affect women’s economic opportunities?

March 10, 2021July 15, 2019 John Bongaarts, Ann K. Blanc and Katharine J. McCarthy

Africa, Education, Work

As fertility declines in low- and middle-income countries, the time women devote to childrearing may also be reduced, opening up possibilities for women to pursue educational and employment opportunities. John Bongaarts, … Read more

Fertility and reproduction

Fertility preferences and reproductive outcomes in the developing world

March 10, 2021January 14, 2019 John Bongaarts and John Casterline

Africa, Americas, Fertility, Women

The implementation of fertility desires through contraception is imperfect, resulting in unplanned births and induced abortions. The highest unplanned pregnancy rates (over two pregnancies during a woman’s lifetime) are observed … Read more