Economic resources and parity among US women: A conjoint experiment on preferred family scenarios

Key Points

• This research examines how economic resources impact women's fertility choices and preferences.
• Conducted a conjoint experiment manipulating economic conditions.
• Surveyed women's preferences regarding childbearing under varying economic scenarios.
• Findings indicate that economic insecurities significantly influence preferences for family scenarios.
• Women in economically stable conditions showed a higher likelihood of preferring larger families.