groupings. Since most non-human species are not familial, something special must be behind the family. It is shown that the two … necessary features that explain the origin of the family are given by uncertain paternity and overlapping cohorts of dependent … the emergence of the family. When we consider a kinship system in which an adult male transfers resources not just to his …

This paper critically reviews what is known, based on analyses of micro-level U.S. data, about the role of religion in …, cohabitation, marriage, divorce, family size and employment. It also identifies gaps in our knowledge, and suggests agenda items …

We analyze the intergenerational transmission of the strength of religion focusing on the interplay between family and …

inequality in family environments. Schools do little to reduce or enlarge the gaps in skills that are present when children enter …