Disentangling the relative importance of subjective economic uncertainty for fertility intentions and realization in Norway
Lappegård, T., Kristensen, A., & Dommermuth, L. (2025). Genus, 81(1), 37 10.1186/s41118-025-00278-9
This study uses longitudinal data from two waves of the Norwegian Generations and Gender Survey (2020 and 2024) to test whether subjective economic uncertainty predicts fertility intentions and the transition to parenthood, controlling for objective economic uncertainty. The Norwegian welfare state provides an extensive economic safety net and institutional buffer, which could dampen the behavioral impact of perceived financial strain. …
Fertility behavior Fertility intentions GGS Subjective economic uncertainty
