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Marriage and Divorce

A look at the economics behind such issues as gay marriage, divorce, and the marriage tax.
Gay Marriage Makes Cents
An essay by Christine Halverson which examines the economic benefits of legalizing gay marriage.
The Market For Divorce
According to the United States Census Bureau, about fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. Why do so many marriages end in divorce? What impact does divorce have on children and their future productive capacity? How does the law affect the probability of divorce? An essay by Jonathan Lhost.

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