Social and Economic Aspects of Human Fertility

3 Credits.

Studying fertility is integral to population studies and understanding population changes and dynamics (along with mortality and migration). Offers an essential background for those studying women’s, infant and perinatal health. Covers social and economic theories of fertility change, explores fertility transitions across geographic contexts, examines major distal and intermediate determinants of fertility, and considers policies affecting fertility globally. Based on a mix of lectures, readings, and interactive discussion among students and faculty.