Marriage and the Economy explores how marriage influences the monetized economy as well as the household economy. Marriage institutions are to the household eco

Marriage is an institution that plays a central role in most societies. As it affects decisions regarding labor supply, consumption, reproduction, and other imp

While this book contains numerous facts and empirical findings and touches on policy issues, its main contribution to the existing literature lies in the theore

There was a time when the phrase "American family" conjured up a single, specific image: a breadwinner dad, a homemaker mom, and their 2.5 kids living comfortab

Marriage today is our prime social and legal institution. Historically, it was also the principal economic institution. This collection of essays offers a wealt