Thomas Anderson|Hans?Peter Kohler
EDUCATION FEVER AND THE EAST ASIAN FERTILITY PUZZLE
University of Pennsylvania|University City Science Center|University City Science Center|University of Pennsylvania
fertility throughout east asia fallen rapidly last five decades replacement rate 21 every country region using south korea case study argue east asias ultralow fertility rates partially explained steadfast parental drive competitive successful children parents throughout region invest large amounts time money ensure children able enter prestigious universities obtain top jobs accordingly childrearing become expensive average couple cannot afford one two children trend high parental investment child education also known education fever exemplifies notion quality quantity important contributing factor understanding lowfertility east asia