This paper provides non-parametric estimates of the total effects of famine in China on marital behavior of famine … the marriage market to decomposed observed marital outcomes into quantity and quality effects. The structural estimates … observed changes in marriage rates of the famine born cohort are due to a significant decline in marital attractiveness …

This paper provides non-parametric estimates of the total effects of famine in China on marital behavior of famine … the marriage market to decomposed observed marital outcomes into quantity and quality effects. The structural estimates … observed changes in marriage rates of the famine born cohort are due to a significant decline in marital attractiveness …

their schooling investments in rural China. The main estimate implies that when a son receives one yuan less in schooling … ; marriage market ; transfers …

the marriage market. Meanwhile, China has more smokers than any other country, with half of men smoke while few women …China and some other Asian countries have experienced skewed sex ratios, triggering intense competition and pressure in … for children's marriage. This paper investigates how a demographic factor - a large number of surplus men in the marriage …

the marriage market. Meanwhile, China has more smokers than any other country, with half of men smoke while few women …China and some other Asian countries have experienced skewed sex ratios, triggering intense competition and pressure in … for children’s marriage. This paper investigates how a demographic factor - a large number of surplus men in the marriage …