In direct contrast to conventional wisdom and most economic models of gender differences in age of marriage, we present … varies by outcome and sample. -- marriage markets ; age difference ; selection …

In direct contrast to conventional wisdom and most economic models of gender differences in age of marriage, we present …

women in the American economy through an institution known as the "marriage bar." Marriage bars were policies adopted by … promotion from within, tenure-based salaries, and other modern personnel practices. The marriage bar, which had at its height …

women in the American economy through an institution known as the "marriage bar." Marriage bars were policies adopted by … promotion from within, tenure-based salaries, and other modern personnel practices. The marriage bar, which had at its height …