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19. The Facts Are In: Two Parents Are Better Than One

The Freakonomics Radio Book Club

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This chapter explores the decline of two-parent households in the US, from only 5% of babies being born to unmarried parents in 1960 to 40% today. It emphasizes the significance of discussing family structure in conversations about inequality and social mobility.

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