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Children, Family, Work

Capabilities and Childbearing Intentions in Europe

The association between work–family reconciliation policies, economic uncertainties and women's fertility plans

Pages 639-662 | Received 12 Jan 2011, Accepted 16 Mar 2013, Published online: 16 May 2013

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