Marriage, Family Systems, and Economic Opportunity in the United States Since 1850

Research output: Contribution to journalArticle

Abstract

The decline of marriage over the past half century ranks among the most profound demographic transformations in American demographic history. This paper puts recent change into historical context by providing new estimates of long-run trends in marriage. I then describe change in the family economy and explore the impact of economic changes on marriage behavior. I conclude with a discussion of cultural and structural explanations for change and their implications for the future.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)50-99
Number of pages50
JournalMinnesota Population Center Working Paper Series
Issue numberNo. 2014-11
StatePublished - 2014

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Marriage, Family Systems, and Economic Opportunity in the United States Since 1850'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this