Analyzing Timing, Pace and Determinants of Fertility in Southern India (original) (raw)

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The paper investigates the timing, pace, and determinants of fertility in Southern India, focusing on the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. It reviews historical trends in fertility decline, with particular attention to the impacts of education, media exposure, economic conditions, and government interventions. The study utilizes NFHS-III data to analyze demographic factors that influence fertility rates across different regions, emphasizing the importance of socioeconomic status, women's work status, and family planning programs in shaping fertility transitions.

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