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. 1979 May;16(2):199-208.

Labor supply behavior of prospective and new mothers

D Shapiro, F L Mott
  • PMID: 456701

Labor supply behavior of prospective and new mothers

D Shapiro et al. Demography. 1979 May.

Abstract

Utilizing unique data generated from the National Longitudinal Surveys of Young Women, this paper examines the labor force participation of young mothers in the months immediately preceding and following the birth of the first child. Labor supply behavior at this point in the life cycle is described in greater detail than has hitherto been available. In addition, we analyze the independent effect of several factors of interest on the probability that a young woman will be in the labor force during various intervals surrounding the first birth.

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