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78. Do Kids Cause Divorce?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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The Effect of Twins on Divorce

Couples who had at least one twin girl had higher rates of divorce than couples who had twin boys. The effect of twins on divorce was larger in women who were less educated and had lower income. So there's something specific about having a twin girl or two twin girls that is destabilizing to the marriage.

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