Tempo effects in period TFR: Inspecting the role of shape and scale variations in a cohort model

BACKGROUND: The total fertility rate (TFR) is a fundamental demographic measure widely used for assessing fertility trends in populations. However, the TFR is susceptible to distortion due to timing effects, which can confound the understanding of true fertility patterns. OBJECTIVE: This study inves...

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Main Authors: Stefano Mazzuco, Lucia Zanotto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2025-03-01
Series:Demographic Research
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Online Access:https://www.demographic-research.org/articles/volume/52/19
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