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Mentioned in 18 episodes
The Two-Parent Privilege
Book • 2023
In this book, Melissa S. Kearney presents a provocative case for the economic benefits of marriage, highlighting how the decline of marriage has exacerbated economic and social inequalities in the US. Based on over a decade of economic research, Kearney argues that households with two married parents offer significant economic and non-economic benefits to both the parents and their children, particularly in terms of financial stability, educational outcomes, and social mobility.
She emphasizes that the decline in marriage is more pronounced among lower socioeconomic groups, leading to a 'two-parent privilege' that advantages children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds.
Kearney also discusses the underlying causes of the marriage decline, including changes in male wages and female labor market participation, and suggests policy implications to address these issues.
She emphasizes that the decline in marriage is more pronounced among lower socioeconomic groups, leading to a 'two-parent privilege' that advantages children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds.
Kearney also discusses the underlying causes of the marriage decline, including changes in male wages and female labor market participation, and suggests policy implications to address these issues.
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Mentioned in 18 episodes
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Chris Williamson to highlight the backlash against discussing the benefits of two-parent households.
Chris Williamson to highlight the backlash against discussing the benefits of two-parent households.
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#933 - Brad Wilcox - Why Are Liberal Women Becoming Unhappy?
Mentioned by Chris Williamson when discussing the impact of two-parent households on children's outcomes.
Chris Williamson when discussing the impact of two-parent households on children's outcomes.253 snips
#713 - Rob Henderson - Why Is Everyone Acting Like A Victim?
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Stephen J. Dubner as the author of the book, highlighting its exploration of the decline of two-parent households and its impact on inequality.
Stephen J. Dubner as the author of the book, highlighting its exploration of the decline of two-parent households and its impact on inequality.
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558. The Facts Are In: Two Parents Are Better Than One
Mentioned by Chris Williamson as the author of a book discussing the impact of single-parent households and declining marriage rates.
Chris Williamson as the author of a book discussing the impact of single-parent households and declining marriage rates.127 snips
#689 - Melissa Kearney - The Terrifying Impact Of Single-Parent Households
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Jens Ludwig as a wonderful book that conceptually and empirically documents all the ways in which it seems to be better for kids to have two parents than one parent.
Jens Ludwig as a wonderful book that conceptually and empirically documents all the ways in which it seems to be better for kids to have two parents than one parent.
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John McWhorter & Jens Ludwig – The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence
Mentioned by Chris Williamson while discussing the impact of toxic compassion on political discourse.
Chris Williamson while discussing the impact of toxic compassion on political discourse.38 snips
#734 - Dean Phillips - Just How Broken Is American Politics?
Mentioned by Jason Riley as a book that faced pushback for discussing family structure and income inequality.
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John McWhorter & Jason Riley – The Affirmative Action Myth
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Rob Henderson in the context of discussing the impact of two married parents on college graduation rates.
Rob Henderson in the context of discussing the impact of two married parents on college graduation rates.
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Rob Henderson - Luxury Beliefs: How Elites Exploit the Poor
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Emily Oster as the author of "The Two-Parent Privilege", suggesting that two married parents provide children with more resources and stability.
Emily Oster as the author of "The Two-Parent Privilege", suggesting that two married parents provide children with more resources and stability.
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Ep 7: How Important is Marriage?
Mentioned by 
Bari Weiss as a book arguing that declining marriage rates are driving many of the country's biggest economic problems.
Bari Weiss as a book arguing that declining marriage rates are driving many of the country's biggest economic problems.
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Written by Melissa Kearney to discuss the decline in marriage and its impact on inequality and social mobility.
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The True Cost of Family Breakdown - Melissa Kearney
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Suzanne Venker as a book that makes a case for marriage and its importance for children, the economy, and society.
Suzanne Venker as a book that makes a case for marriage and its importance for children, the economy, and society.
Ep. 186: Single motherhood is NOT the answer to the lack of marriageable men
Mentioned by Melissa Kearney as a book presenting an economic case for prioritizing strong families.
Making Strong Families a National Priority | Melissa S. Kearney | 2024
Mentioned by Patrick Miller and Keith Simon as one of the most controversial books in the past year, highlighting its data-driven case for marriage and the advantages of the two-parent model for children.
Two-Parent Privilege with Melissa Kearney
