Do Teens Make Rational Childbearing Choices?: Family, Neighborhood, and Expected Income Determinants of Teen Nonmarital Childbearing (original) (raw)

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The paper explores the causal determinants of teen nonmarital childbearing in the United States by analyzing various factors including family background, neighborhood attributes, and expected income levels. It discusses the implications of having children at a young age on the socio-economic conditions of both the mothers and their children, emphasizing the importance of understanding the interplay of these determinants to devise effective interventions. The study also highlights the need for further examination of the relationship between welfare benefits, educational opportunities, and teen pregnancies.

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