this paper, we argue that the combined effect of mating on the marriage market and life time labor supply decisions can … early employment choices. To analyze this mechanism, we formulate a dynamic life cycle model of marriage and divorce, with … married women's employment and a 7% increase in marriage rate, comprised mainly of households in which the wife is married …

We investigate the relationship between marriage and wages among men in Britain using panel data. Our econometric … explaining the observed relationship. Our estimates provide evidence for the existence of large selection effects into marriage …

marriage as well as for a precautionary savings motive …