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Abstract. This paper analyzes matching markets where agent types are n-vectors of characteristics--i.e. points in R^n --and agents prefer matches that are closer to them according to a distance metric on this set (horizontal preferences). First, given a few assumptions, I show that in the...
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This paper develops a model of choice between marriage and cohabitation to study the effect of divorce costs on … marriage decision. The paired agents are heterogeneous, the utility is non-transferable, and break up and divorce decisions are … efficiently). The model seeks to reconcile the conflicting empirical evidence on the relationship between marriage rates and …
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marriage ceremony. The literature on coresidential relationships typically assumes that the formal marriage contract offers … relationship that has been “sealed” by marriage. The goal of this paper is to develop a simple dynamic model that can explain the … existence of marriage contract. The model assumes that the only difference between marriage and non-marital cohabitation is the …
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is also proved by the analysis of the marital behaviour). The major events in the family life, such as baptism, marriage … institution underwent significant changes at the modern epoch. The marriage, as a basis of the family institution, was managed by … the education of the individual in a moral family on which the Church had to have an influence. Marriage and collective …
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The present paper wishes to be an inventory of the historical-demographical writings within Romanian landscape. We were able to identify preoccupation for demographic phenomena even since late 19th century, that have grown once with the creation of a discipline of historical demography in the...
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perceptions were defining social and societal norms at the time. The community strictly controlled the family through different … “rituals” of interference in its internal affairs. Due to its feature as a fundamental social group, the family has different … level of the society is able to influence the family either directly or indirectly. The study of society shows different …
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authority on his family. Yet, the authority originates in the role of representing the family in front of the community, a role … former is absent. Man’s authority is granted by civil and religious law, by family and community and especially by socio … meteorological season cycles. It is a unique relationship. Individual (and family!) life is influenced by the slightest whim of …
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Birth will be approached from both regional analysis and family perspectives. In the latter case, a complex survey … reconstructing family in two sample villages in the survey will show specific aspects of birth. The aims and objectives of our … conception, birth degree, mother’s age, number of children in a family, etc. On the other hand, birth will be explained and …
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constraints and determinisms. The major events in the family life, such as baptism, marriage (including the prenuptial relations … control over the expression of the family on the occasion of events, such as baptism, marriage or funerals. Due to the nature … significant changes at the modern epoch. The marriage, as a basis of the family institution, was managed by the Church for …
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Using a sample of established couples, we conduct an experiment on household decision-making. Individual partners first make a series of dichotomous choices between household goods and vouchers for experiences and then the couple jointly face the same choices. A random lottery device is used to...
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