Simulation model parameters
| Category . | Parameter . | Range . | Description . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Son Preference (willingness) | γ | [0, 1] | Son preference intensity |
| α | [0, 1] | Birth risk adjustment (when son preference realized) | |
| Fertility Decline (readiness) | σ | [0, 2.5] | Fertility squeeze scaling factor for parity 1 and higher |
| β | [0, 0.5] | Fertility squeeze scaling factor for parity 0 | |
| Access to Technology (ability) | ρ | [0, 2] | Rate of technology diffusion |
| ϕ | [0, 20] | Inflection point for technology availability |
| Category . | Parameter . | Range . | Description . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Son Preference (willingness) | γ | [0, 1] | Son preference intensity |
| α | [0, 1] | Birth risk adjustment (when son preference realized) | |
| Fertility Decline (readiness) | σ | [0, 2.5] | Fertility squeeze scaling factor for parity 1 and higher |
| β | [0, 0.5] | Fertility squeeze scaling factor for parity 0 | |
| Access to Technology (ability) | ρ | [0, 2] | Rate of technology diffusion |
| ϕ | [0, 20] | Inflection point for technology availability |