Good on Paper The Problem of Finding a Marriageable Man
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Apr 29, 2025 Benny Goldman, a Cornell economics professor, unpacks the complex dynamics of modern dating and marriage markets. He challenges the idea that college-educated women struggle to find partners, arguing that the real crisis lies with non-college-educated men. The conversation dives into the impact of economic status on marriageability, revealing the stark contrast between educated and non-educated demographics. With insights on dating apps and shifting societal norms, Goldman offers a fascinating perspective on how education shapes relationships today.
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Assortative Mating Drives Inequality
- People tend to marry those similar to themselves in education, income, and race, a phenomenon called assortative mating.
- This pattern contributes to economic inequality by concentrating resources within similar couples and generations.
Dating Apps and Geographic Segregation
- Dating apps may increase interracial and interfaith matches but geographic segregation limits their overall impact.
- The diversity of local populations also affects the likelihood of interracial marriages beyond attitude changes.
Marriage Declines Concentrated Among Non-college Women
- Marriage rates for college-educated women have remained relatively stable over decades.
- Marriage rates have declined steeply for women without college degrees, highlighting a class divide.
