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Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences

This cluster of papers explores the persistent gender imbalance in East and South Asia, focusing on son preference, sex ratios, sex-selective abortion, the impact of the one-child policy, gender bias, fertility decline, and the consequences of missing women. The research also delves into factors such as maternal diet and socioeconomic influences on gender imbalance.

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Son PreferenceSex RatiosSex-Selective AbortionOne-Child PolicyGender BiasFertility DeclineMissing WomenFamily PlanningMaternal DietSocioeconomic Factors