However, the two strands of transition theory were closely related in the
classic version; both Davis and Notestein in their earlier works noted the
cultural embeddedness of fertility behaviour and stressed the importance of
addressing the conditions which shaped the ìdemandî for children ó the
intentions and motivations underpinning large family size. In policy terms
therefore, classic transition theory was concerned with the promotion of allround
economic growth in order to generate the kinds of institutions which