In recent years, the share of two-income earners among older couples has steadily increased. In 1997, only about 29 percent of all couples between 50 and 64 years of age saw both partners in gainful employment. Since then, this share has increased to 66 percent. more: The Share of Two-Income Earners among Older Couples Has Doubled …
At the IUSSP seminar on Lifespan Extension with Varying Cause-of-Death Trajectories, international researchers discussed current issues of mortality research. In the interview, Professor Ulrich Mueller comments on the main conclusions. more: “Theoretically, No Obvious Limit in Life Expectancy“ …
Fertility levels differ significantly between Germany and France. However, differences in fertility developments between eastern and western Germany are apparent as well. How can we explain these differences? more: Do Cultural Conceptions of Families Make the Difference? …