The impact of family size on wealth accumulation in rural Thailand

Finds family size is inversely related to accumulated wealth, measured by consumer goods acquired, savings and quality of housing. This remains true after controlling for household's wealth level, including the couples economic status during the early family building stages. Couples' perce...

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Published in:Population studies 1992-03, Vol.46 (Mar 92), p.37-51
Main Authors: Havanon, N, Knodel, J, Sittitrai, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accumulation
Factors
Family size
Rural areas
Thailand
Wealth
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Summary:Finds family size is inversely related to accumulated wealth, measured by consumer goods acquired, savings and quality of housing. This remains true after controlling for household's wealth level, including the couples economic status during the early family building stages. Couples' perceptions of the impact of family size on their economic welfare coincide with the findings. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0032-4728