This paper surveys some of the main strands in the recent literature on the economics of divorce, with a focus on U ….S. studies. We begin with a discussion of changes over time in the divorce rate and the widening gap in marital instability by … different relationships by race and ethnicity. Compared to other developed economies, the divorce rate in the U.S. is …

may hold since their probability of divorce is close to zero. In this paper, we prove that the assumption is wrong, even … stability and women’s bargaining power within the household. We find that the reform increased the probability of divorce …

This paper explores the role of the birth control pill on divorce. To identify its effect, we use a quasi experiment … US. Results suggest that banning the sales of oral contraceptive methods has a negative impact on divorce. These findings … the state level. Additional analysis, developed to examine whether the impact of subsequent divorce law reforms on divorce …

marriage and divorce registries from 1999-2013, this study compares the durations of marriages that began on Valentine's Day … adjusted basis, and the hazard odds of divorce for special-date marriages were 18-36% higher. Sorting on couples' observable … more vulnerable, with 11-18% higher divorce odds compared to ordinary dates. This relation is even stronger for couples who …