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The impact of origin region and internal migration on Italian fertility

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  • Giuseppe Gabrielli

    (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II)

  • Anna Paterno

    (Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro)

  • Michael White

    (Brown University)

Abstract

We examine the impact of population distribution on fertility in a nationally representative sample. We exploit detailed life-history data to conduct an event-history analysis of transition to first birth, examining mechanisms that might link migration and fertility: socialization, adaptation, selection, and disruption. Our multivariate analysis examines various socio-demographic traits, the place of birth, and interregional migration. Differences by region and migration stream are partly explained by compositional factors, such as female employment, union type, and education. The analysis presents much evidence for demographic selection and socialization and less for adaptation or disruption. The persistence of the region of origin differentials points to the continuing importance of the context.

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  • Giuseppe Gabrielli & Anna Paterno & Michael White, 2007. "The impact of origin region and internal migration on Italian fertility," Demographic Research, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany, vol. 17(24), pages 705-740.
    • Handle: RePEc:dem:demres:v:17:y:2007:i:24
    DOI: 10.4054/DemRes.2007.17.24
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    fertility; event history analysis; international migration; selection; adaptation;
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    • J1 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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