of a marriage of a daughter is affected by the economic conditions of the household from which she originates. We … support the hypothesis that the timing of marriage is affected by household characteristics; girls from households that …

communicate on the timing of their work. The main findings are that couples with children create less overlap in their work times … and this effect is more pronounced the younger the children. We find evidence for a togetherness preference of spouses …

of children in the household is the main cause why some partners synchronize their work times less than other partners …

communicate on the timing of their work.The main findings are that couples with children create less overlap in their work times … and this effectis more pronounced the younger the children. We find evidence for a togetherness preference of spouses …

that women should withdraw from the labour market on the eve of marriage. Adherence to this norm is most clearly reflected …

liberal areas were much less likely to experience a birth or marriage as a minor, invested more in education, and ended up in …

children and mothers in Ecuador. We find that home visits are beneficial for children's cognitive outcomes and health and for …

of small children and this is true both for weekdays and weekends. …

of children in the household is the main cause why some partners synchronize their work times less than other partners …

. Higher-educated and older parents spend more time with their children. There are significant and positive correlations across … of the standard hypothesis that performing housework does not bring utility. Parents' market time responds positively to … to an increase in their wife's wage. Non-labour income reduces paid work by parents and increases their non-market time …