A maternidade afeta o engajamento da mulher no mercado de trabalho?: um estudo utilizando o nascimento de gêmeos como um experimento natural
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twin birth, woman labor supply, fertilityAbstract
The purpose of this paper is to analyze the impact of an exogenous shock on fertility - using twin first birth - upon womens participation in the labor market. The assumption is that, even though the decision of having children is endogenous, twin birth is a random event. Results obtained suggest that unplanned increase in the number of children has a negative effect only on the probability of womens participation in the labor market. Moreover, this effect seems to be relevant just in the short run.Downloads
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