Italy: Delayed adaptation of social institutions to changes in family behaviour
Considering its very low fertility and high age at childbearing, Italy stands alone in the European context and can hardly be compared with other countries, even those in the Southern region. The fertility decline occurred without any radical change in family formation. Individuals still choose (rel...
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| Language: | English |
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Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
2008-07-01
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| Series: | Demographic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol19/19/ |