within the context of marriage. Religiosity, another dimension of religion, also affects economic and demographic outcomes …This paper critically reviews and synthesizes research on the role of religion on various aspects of the economic and …

beyond increasing the divorce rate. They can influence female labor supply, marriage and fertility rates, child well …Many countries have enacted legislation over the past few decades making divorce easier. Some countries have legalized … divorce where it had previously been banned, and many have eased the conditions required for a divorce, such as allowing …

This study analyzes the marriage-market aspects of season of birth in the United States, estimating whether and how … born in the fourth quarter are more likely to be married than never married (marriage more likely than cohabitation), while …

beyond increasing the divorce rate. They can influence female labor supply, marriage and fertility rates, child well …Many countries have enacted legislation over the past few decades making divorce easier. Some countries have legalized … divorce where it had previously been banned, and many have eased the conditions required for a divorce, such as allowing …

Low female schooling attainment, early marriage and low age at first birth are major policy concerns in developing … countries. This paper jointly estimated the determinants of educational attainment, marriage age and age of first birth among … related outcomes simultaneously. An additional year of schooling resulted in a delay of marriage by 1.5 years. Marrying one …

divorce rate. Therefore, understanding the relationship between labor market conditions and family formation can provide …