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78. Do Kids Cause Divorce?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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The Effect of Unexpected Events on Divorce

Couples with sons were 9% more likely to stay together than couples with daughters. Having twins unexpectedly falls into a larger category of reasons marriages can fail. After the break, why do unexpected events, good or bad, increase the risk of divorce? Bob Pujena and this is Freakonomics MD.

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