title: A simultaneous-equations model of cross-national differentials in fertility and female labour force participation rates.
abstract: The author constructs an empirical model to analyze differences in fertility and female labor force participation rates among less- and more-developed countries.  "In its theoretical section, the article will emphasize SETF [socioeconomic theories of fertility] as a suitable foundation for demand-oriented population policies based on promotion of socio-economic equity.  After a brief review of some major propositions of SETF...a formal model of household behaviour will be developed....Specific attention will be paid to patterns of income distribution...as a major aspect of socio-economic equity."
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mahdavi
mesh_terms: D001723:Birth Rate; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004651:Employment; D005298:Fertility; D006280:Health Workforce; D007182:Income; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011640:Public Policy; D012106:Research; D012923:Social Class; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013223:Statistics as Topic
keywords: Birth Rate; Comparative Studies; Cross-cultural Comparisons; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Differential Fertility; Economic Factors; Estimation Technics; Fertility; Fertility Measurements; Fertility Rate; Human Resources; Income; Income Distribution; Labor Force--women; Models, Theoretical; Policy; Population; Population Dynamics; Population Policy; Research Methodology; Social Policy; Socioeconomic Factors; Socioeconomic Status; Studies