We use elementary game-theoretical concepts to compare domestic equilibria with and without marriage. In particular, we … examine the effects of marriage legislation, matrimonial property regime, and divorce court sentencing practice, on the … decision to marry, and on the choice of game conditional on marriage. We find that, in the absence of social stigma or legal …

matching and marriage quality for each couple is revealed ex post. Changes in alimony laws are shown to affect existing couples … marriage match quality is low, while, for couples not yet formed, they generate offsetting intra-household transfers and lower … different years and requiring different cohabitation length. We find that obtaining the right to petition for alimony led women …

find that a higher satisfaction gap, even in the first year of marriage, increases the likelihood of a future separation …

find that a higher satisfaction gap, even in the first year of marriage, increases the likelihood of a future separation …

find that a higher satisfaction gap, even in the first year of marriage, increases the likelihood of a future separation …