Mark Gogné, an economist focused on marriage markets, and Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist, dive into the intriguing concept of assortative mating. They discuss how economic and social factors influence who we marry, drawing evidence from popular culture like 'Bridgerton' and modern dating apps like Tinder. The conversation highlights the effects of these trends on wealth inequality and social dynamics, illuminating how our romantic choices mirror historical practices and current societal structures. Love may be in the air, but economics plays a powerful role!
