The Treatise of Family

Gary Becker's A Treatise on the Family is a seminal work in the field of economic sociology that applies economic principles to the analysis of family behavior.

Becker explores various aspects of family life, including marriage, fertility, and the division of labor within the household, through the lens of rational choice theory.

He argues that individuals make decisions within the family unit based on cost-benefit calculations, aiming to maximize their overall utility.

The book provides insights into the economic foundations of family dynamics and their implications for broader social and economic outcomes.