Bronsert, Anne-Kathrin; Glazer, Amihai; Konrad, Kai A. - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2014
A woman assessing the wealth of a potential husband may observe some, but not all, of his wealth. She may screen, leading to status consumption and wasteful gift giving. The screening activity is costly not only for the potential husband, but also for the woman, as it reduces the wealth of the...
