Chen, Yuan; Li, Xun - In: International studies of economics 19 (2024) 3, pp. 431-447
The bride price, as an informal institution originated from traditional culture, is pervasive in many areas of the … bride price on parents' health in China. Using information on bride price payment and various health measures from the China … Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, we find that the bride price significantly reduces self-reported health among the …