The Dispatch Podcast Worried About Inequality? Fix Marriage.
Oct 9, 2023
Economics professor Melissa Kearney discusses her book on the decline of marriage in America, its impact on inequality, and controversial policy matters. Topics include the relationship between marriage, education, and income inequality, trends in marriage and their impact on children, and the surprising findings of a study on localized fracking booms and birth rates.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Marriage, Education, and Income Inequality
02:51 • 2min
Marriage Trends and Their Impact on Children
05:09 • 25min
Understanding the Decline in Marriage Rates and Its Impact
29:45 • 4min
The Impact of Localized Fracking Booms on Marriage and Birth Rates
33:17 • 5min