-Economic Panel Study (SOEP). In married and cohabiting couples men's net worth, on average, is 33,000 euros higher than women's. We ….g., self-employment, no migration background, inheritances, high income) that decrease the wealth gap for women increase it for …

margin does not increase the likelihood that men form families. In contrast, women admitted to further education are more … observed in the data is driven by selection. For women, our estimates are consistent with the idea that, as increased returns … make women more attractive as potential partners. …

margin does not increase the likelihood that men form families. In contrast, women admitted to further education are more … observed in the data is driven by selection. For women, our estimates are consistent with the idea that, as increased returns … make women more attractive as potential partners. …