title: An economic analysis of recent fertility in Japan:  an application of the Butz-Ward model.
abstract: The authors apply the Butz-Ward version of the new home economics model of fertility to Japan, using annual time-series data for 1963-1984.  This model postulates that "both men's and women's current wages operate independently in explaining fertility movements in the United States."  Some of the theoretical and technical problems with this model are discussed.  The authors then propose five alternative specifications to the Butz-Ward model and test the applicability of each specification to Japan (SUMMARY IN JPN)
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authors.lastname: Ogawa
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authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D005202:Asia, Eastern; D005298:Fertility; D007182:Income; D007564:Japan; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012106:Research; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
keywords: Asia; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Eastern Asia; Economic Factors; Fertility; Income; Japan; Macroeconomic Factors; Microeconomic Factors; Models, Theoretical; Population; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology; Socioeconomic Factors; Wages