scholarly journals Ask me why: Patterns of intrahousehold decision-making

2020 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 104671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanguy Bernard ◽  
Cheryl Doss ◽  
Melissa Hidrobo ◽  
Jessica Hoel ◽  
Caitlin Kieran
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Intrahousehold Decision Making

scholarly journals Intrahousehold Decision Making and Fertility

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Doepke ◽  
Fabian Kindermann
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Utility Function ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Household Formation ◽  
Joint Decision ◽  
Considerable Heterogeneity ◽  
Unitary Model ◽  
Fertility Choices ◽  
Intrahousehold Decision Making

This chapter analyzes the implications of modeling fertility choices as outcomes of intrahousehold conflict and bargaining. It argues for a reformulation of fertility theories that are embedded in more realistic theories of household formation and joint decision making within the household. Empirical evidence suggests that disagreement regarding fertility choices is commonplace. In addition to a level difference in the desired fertility of women and men, there is evidence of considerable heterogeneity across households. The data on fertility preferences suggests at least the possibility that within-household disagreement on fertility is an important determinant of fertility outcomes. The chapter also shows how the vast majority of economic models of fertility have been based on a unitary model of the household, where the household is conceived as a single entity with a single utility function.

Escorting Children to School

2005 ◽  
Vol 1921 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Vovsha ◽  
Eric Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Time Allocation ◽  
Choice Model ◽  
Model System ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Household Members ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Intrahousehold Decision Making ◽  
Published Research

An important aspect of intrahousehold interactions–-joint travel arrangements that arise when adult household members escort children to school–-is investigated. Previously published research on intrahousehold interactions have focused mostly on time allocation or episode generation between individual and joint activities and have largely been limited to interactions between household heads. Insights into the less-explored aspect of intrahousehold interactions between adults and children in the household are provided. Children are explicitly considered active agents in the intrahousehold decision making, and the interaction itself takes the form of a joint travel arrangement rather than a shared activity. A statistical analysis indicates the importance of this segment of intrahousehold interactions in the overall system of household activity and travel. A choice model, which is formulated and estimated, relates the probability of various types of ridesharing and escorting to the person, household, and zonal variables. The developed model is designed for possible inclusion in the regional travel model system being developed for the Atlanta (Georgia) Regional Commission.

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