Family Composition, Parental Time, and Market Goods: Life Cycle Trade-Offs.

Douthitt, Robin A.; Fedyk, Joanne M.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Family Composition, Parental Time, and Market Goods: Life Cycle Trade-Offs.

Douthitt, Robin A.; Fedyk, Joanne M.

Journal of Consumer Affairs, v24 n1 p110-33 Sum 1990

Data from Canada's Survey of Family Expenditures were analyzed using a time allocation model. Results confirm that having young children causes families to spend more income on home production and less on leisure. Market goods expenditures increase and women's home production decreases as children age. (SK)

Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Family Income, Family Structure, Foreign Countries, Parents, Purchasing, Resource Allocation, Time Management, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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