The power of edutainment: Evidence from Brazil and Nigeria Telenovelas in Brazil helped reduce fertility rates, while an MTV drama increased knowledge about HIV in Nigeria and encouraged safer sexual practices Health Eliana La Ferrara Published 28.04.21
What does the decrease in child mortality really mean? A decline in child mortality in America led to substantial changes in women’s choices and behaviour Health Sonia Bhalotra Published 14.11.19
Reducing fertility in sub-Saharan Africa Why do we still see very high fertility rates in Zambia when women want to have fewer children and are open to the use of contraceptives? Health Alessandra Voena Published 30.10.19
Does bride price hurt women? Contrary to common belief, the practice of bride price in DRC does not negatively affect women Health Sara Lowes Published 12.12.18
Population policies and fertility convergence While urbanisation and socioeconomic factors played a role, the global decline in fertility is largely due to successful population control programmes Health Tiloka de Silva Silvana Tenreyro Published 06.02.18
How female foeticide has influenced fertility and parental investments in girls Ultrasound technology has increased sex selection in India, but has also narrowed gender gaps in fertility and under-five mortality Health S Anukriti Sonia Bhalotra Hiu Tam Published 11.09.17
