The Analysis of the Effect of Women's Employment Rate on Fertility Across States in United States

Abstract

This paper utilizes the approach of cross-sectional data to analyze the effect of women's employment rate on fertility across states in the United States. In recent years, there is a decline in women's fertility rates in the United States. Considering the economic consequences of a declining fertility rate, this paper aims to specifically analyze and quantify the causes of the low fertility rate. We will primarily look into women's employment rate while also taking into consideration other factors such as household income, related children of the householder, personal health care expenditures, and women's educational level.