Exploiting a genealogy of English individuals living in the 16th to the 19th centuries, this
study shows that lower parental reproductive capacity positively affected the socio-economic …

Springer MRW: [AU:, IDX:] Page 1 Analysis of Twins Sonia Bhalotra and Damian Clarke
Contents Introduction …

The spread of digital technologies and the increased access to the internet has contributed
to the production and accumulation of unprecedented quantities of data about human …

BACKGROUND Eighty-two percent of children under age 18 live with at least one sibling,
and the sibling relationship is typically the longest-lasting family relationship in an …

In most developed countries, the fertility levels of parents and children are positively
correlated. This article analyzes the strength of the intergenerational transmission of family …

In the global move toward urbanization, making sure the people remaining in rural areas are
not left behind in terms of development and policy considerations is a priority for …

A growing body of research has examined whether birth intervals influence perinatal
outcomes and child health as well as long-term educational and socioeconomic outcomes …

BACKGROUND Intergenerational transmission of fertility–a correlation between number of
siblings and adult fertility–has been consistently demonstrated in developed countries …

For decades, researchers and the general public have debated whether children without
siblings differ from children with siblings in ways that are meaningful for development. One …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is known to be associated with infant mortality and
postnatal health complications. Previous studies revealed strong relationships between …