The relationship between family size and intergenerational mobility is explored. Differences between the responses of intended and unintended births to social and economic influences are considered. (Author/RLV)

This study examines the relationship between the gender of children already born and the likelihood of having subsequent children. Results indicate couples with previous children of the same gender are consistently more likely to bear an additional child. This relationship is more pronounced among Anglos than Mexican Americans. (Author)

The data provides little evidence to support the thesis that the fertility levels of the Anglo and Mexican American populations have substantially converged during the last two decades. (Author)

The presence or absence of differences between husbands and wives in patterns of relationship between economic variables and desired family size may indicate: (a) whether conjugal roles condition the effects of economic factors on the demand for children; and (b) the extent to which assumptions in economic models of fertility are supported.…