Investigating the Impact of Housing Characteristics on Fertility Preferences in Iranian Households

Document Type : Original Article

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1 PhD Candidate in Economics, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Economics, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran

10.48308/jem.2024.236262.1932

Abstract

Iran's demographic window opened in 2006 and is projected to continue until approximately 2050. Therefore, it is essential to focus on the youthfulness of the population and extend this demographic window through various policies and regulations. This article examines the relationship between housing characteristics and fertility of households in Iran using an ordered logit model and data from the Household Income and Expenditure Survey of 2022. The results indicate that factors such as increased living space, non-apartment housing, quality, and homeownership are positively and significantly associated with an increased likelihood of fertility in households. These findings suggest that housing is a crucial factor that can influence fertility. Policymakers can positively impact households' fertility preferences by creating stability in the housing market and allocating appropriate facilities or tax exemptions for constructing larger and non-apartment housing units. Another finding of this research is the tendency of households with higher per capita income and higher education levels of the head of the household to have fewer children.

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