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 …

Using non-cooperative game theory the effects of mediation on the divorce rate and on the utility of the spouses are … that additionally may prevent divorces by demonstrating the potential for Pareto-improvements within marriage to the …