characteristics (such as gender, ethnicity) and family background (household characteristics and parental education). We handle and …

In this paper we discuss the importance of families for understanding economic inequality. Family structure can in … children can amplify existing inequalities across generations. Third, inequality can exist even within families, and the …

"There was a time when the phrase "American family" conjured up a single, specific image: a breadwinner dad, a … that is remaking the American family along class lines. In Marriage Markets, June Carbone and Naomi Cahn, co-authors of the … opportunities for social mobility can a culture that encourages commitment and investment in family life. A rigorous and …

affected by family structure, such as the number of siblings and birth order where individuals grow up. After controlling for …

We propose a twin family model linking twins with their spouses and children to quantify the relative importance of … reveals that shared environments explain 50% for earnings, 60% for income, 70% for wealth, and 80% for schooling. Family …