To follow up and expand the births data discussion some I calculated fertility rates to shed further light on the changes over the last decade plus in North Dakota.
North Dakota Fertility Boom (December 2021 Discussion)
North Dakota Fertility in 2020
Labor issues are a frequent topic of conversation on the radio and I take a look at fertility data to see how it might contribute to the broader labor discussion in ND.
Fertility Stability in North Dakota
I demonstrate the stability of fertility rates within age groups in North Dakota over the last 15years.
Oil & Fertility in North Dakota
So I am following up my own post. A paper I am soon to present looks at fertility rates in North Dakota and how they were impacted by oil activity. My earlier post, Oil boom but no baby boom in ND, showed a lack of change in the age specific fertility rates for North Dakota over time related to the oil boom. That does not tell the whole story though. There are changes though that are important to highlight. Part of my research is an attempt to break out effects from price and quantity changes on the fertility rate in certain areas.
Continue reading Oil & Fertility in North DakotaAccepted to #PAA2019 !
My paper examining the fertility impacts of the oil boom in North Dakota was accepted at the Population Association of America’s 2019 meeting! I am psyched beyond belief. The paper looks at oil price and quantity effects and determines their distinct impact on fertility in North Dakota prior to and during the boom. Maybe the most exciting aspect is the session for the paper.
Continue reading Accepted to #PAA2019 !