I am an applied micro-economist with interests in development, labour and family economics. I find the interaction of fertility transitions and occupational change over the development path fascinating and consider this the overarching theme of many of my research projects. Much of my work investigates the determinants of desired fertility in sub-Saharan Africa, and how these relate to women's employment choices and social mobility prospects for their children. Current projects on this include a case study of the expansion of the flower exports sector in Kenya.