Endogenous fertility model reveals impact on income distribution and social mobility.
This paper looks at how population growth, income distribution, and household income are connected in a model that considers decisions about having children, saving money, and investing in education. The researchers found that the number and quality of children in a family can be influenced by policies like income tax, child taxation, and social security. They also discovered that in developing countries, there is often a trade-off between household income and the number and quality of children. Additionally, the model suggests that perfect capital markets may not develop easily due to group interests.