Inheritance, demographics, and economic development

Inheritance, demographics, and economic development

Author: LSE Film and Audio Team May 21, 2026 Duration: 1:23:53
Inheritance institutions shape family structures and demographic decisions, with enduring implications for economic development. This lecture describes how inheritance rules affect fertility, marriage, and migration decisions in historical and development contexts.

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