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Polygyny and the economic determinants of family formation outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa
Changing economic conditions have differing impacts on women’s marital outcomes and family formation in polygynous vs non-polygynous areas
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'Til dowry do us part: Bargaining and violence in the Indian marriage market
Policy crackdowns on dowries can reduce their prevalence, but with unintended impacts on women’s decision-making power and domestic violence
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Economic shocks and the age of marriage in sub-Saharan Africa and India
The age of marriage responds to economic conditions. Reducing child marriage requires understanding the economic role of culture and institutions
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What does the decrease in child mortality really mean?
A decline in child mortality in America led to substantial changes in women’s choices and behaviour
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Why do parents invest in girls’ education? Evidence from rural India
Prospects of a desirable groom is an important driver of girls’ education in rural Rajasthan. Helping girls stay in school can prevent early marriage.
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Female inheritance: A key to women’s empowerment or another lock on their freedom?
Female inheritance might create unintended consequences for young women’s freedoms due to patriarchal practices designed to retain property within families
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Early marriage and the persistence of traditional gender norms
Research in Bangladesh shows how early marriage contributes towards women expressing more traditional gender attitudes
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Does bride price hurt women?
Contrary to common belief, the practice of bride price in DRC does not negatively affect women
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China’s One Child Policy and crime
China’s One Child Policy has profoundly affected demographic trends, the labour market, and savings behaviour in China. Is it also increasing crime?