The Effect of Air Pollution on Fertility Intentions

Together with fast economic growths in recent decades and subsequent environmental pollutions, fertility rates have declined dramatically China. Considering intention is an essential predictor for rate, we examine the effect of air pollution on intentions Using data from China General Social Survey (CGSS) collected 2010 2013, find a negative significant impact people’s intentions. More importantly, after restrict sample to people who been living current places long period time, estimated decreases but remains significant, indicating existence endogeneity For government take measures raise China, it important into account factor pollution.