| Mayer, Jochen and Riphahn, Regina T. (1998): Fertility Assimilation of Immigrants: A Varying Coefficient Count Data Model. Collaborative Research Center 386, Discussion Paper 140 |
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Abstract
This study presents the first econometric application of the Poisson varying coefficient (PVC) model. This count data model is applied to investigate immigrant fertility adjustment after migration. Data on completed fertility are taken from the 1996 wave of the German Socioeconomic Panel (GSOEP). We find evidence in favor of the assimilation model according to which immigrant fertility converges to native levels over time. Other determinants of completed fertility are marital history and female human capital, well in accordance with theoretical predictions.
| Item Type: | Paper (Research Paper) |
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| Collections: | Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics > Statistics > Collaborative Research Center 386 Special Research Fields > Special Research Field 386 |
| Subjects: | 500 Science > 510 Mathematics |
| URN: | urn:nbn:de:bvb:19-epub-1529-7 |
| Language: | English |
| ID Code: | 1529 |
| Deposited On: | 04. Apr 2007 |
| Last Modified: | 08. Jan 2013 15:54 |
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