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The Impact of Localized Fracking Booms on Marriage and Birth Rates
This chapter discusses a study on the correlation between localized fracking booms and marriage and birth rates. It explores the surprising finding that increased income from fracking did not reduce the share of kids born outside marriage, but instead led to a rise in overall fertility for both married and unmarried individuals.
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