* README file for "Diverging patterns of fertility decline in Uruguay". * Input data and computations for Uruguay. 1. INPUT_births (Excel file): births by year, age and cohort of the mother, and birth order. Uruguay, 1996-2011. Source: own computations using microdata from Live-Birth Certificate System and Perinatal Information System. 2. INPUT_femalepop (Excel file): official annual female population estimates by age and date (Jan-1 & Jul-1). Uruguay, 1996-2011(2012). Source: INE, 2013 Rev., national population estimates by sex and age. 3. INPUT_census (Excel file): women by age and parity. Uruguay, 1996 & 2011. Source: INE, 1996 and 2011 population census microdata. 4. Nathan, Pardo & Cabella (STATA .do file): code for estimating female exposures, fertility rates, fertility tables and summary measures.