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Economic influences on marriage and divorce

2007; Wiley; Volume: 26; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/pam.20257

1520-6688

Nancy R. Burstein,

Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies

Journal of Policy Analysis and ManagementVolume 26, Issue 2 p. 387-429 Policy Retrospectives Economic influences on marriage and divorce Nancy R. Burstein, Nancy R. Burstein Abt Associates Inc., Cambridge, MASearch for more papers by this author Nancy R. Burstein, Nancy R. Burstein Abt Associates Inc., Cambridge, MASearch for more papers by this author First published: 09 March 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.20257Citations: 38AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL REFERENCES Acs, G., & Maag, E. (2005). 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