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Demographic Transition In Europe

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  • George Hondroyiannis

    (Bank of Greece, Economic Research Department and Harokopio University)

  • Evangelia Papapetrou

    (University of Athens and Bank of Greece, Economic Research Department)

Abstract

Using panel cointegration analysis, we show that a cointegration relationship exists among fertility choice, infant mortality, real wages and real per capita output. The results suggest that in low mortality economies reductions in infant mortality will decrease fertility.

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  • George Hondroyiannis & Evangelia Papapetrou, 2002. "Demographic Transition In Europe," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 10(3), pages 1-8.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-02j10001
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