Lucia Coppola
Mariachiara Di Cesare

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Abstract
In this paper we investigate the interrelationships between fertility decisions and union dissolution in Italy and Spain. We argue that there might exist a spurious relationship between these two life trajectories. The analysis is based on the 1996 Fertility and Family Survey data for Italy and Spain. Results show that there is a spurious relationship between fertility and union dissolution in Italy but not in Spain. Nevertheless, in both countries, there is an evident direct effect of each process on the other: union dissolution decreases the risk of further childbearing, while childbirths decrease the risk of union dissolution.

Author's affiliation
Lucia Coppola
ISTAT, Italy
Mariachiara Di Cesare
Universidad de Concepción, Chile, Chile

Keywords
fertility, Italy, Spain, union dissolution

Word count (Main text)
6474

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