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Title: New Method for Identifying the Role of Marital Preferences in Shaping Marriage Patterns

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2023

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ISSN: 2054-0892

DOI: 10.1017/DEM.2021.1

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Abstract: We develop a method which assumes that marital preferences are characterized either by the scalar-valued measure proposed by Liu and Lu, or by the matrix-valued generalized Liu–Lu measure. The new method transforms an observed contingency table into a counterfactual table while preserving its (generalized) Liu–Lu value. After exploring some analytical properties of the new method, we illustrate its application by decomposing changes in the prevalence of homogamy in the US between 1980 and 2010. We perform this decomposition with two alternative transformation methods as well where both methods capture preferences differently from Liu and Lu. Finally, we use survey evidence to support our claim that out of the three considered methods, the new transformation method is the most suitable for identifying the role of marital preferences at shaping marriage patterns. These data are also in favor of measuring assortativity in preferences à la Liu and Lu.

Url: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-demographic-economics/article/new-method-for-identifying-the-role-of-marital-preferences-at-shaping-marriage-patterns/E46276EF3920EBBCC9E6CC2DF3438DD5

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Authors: Naszodi, Anna; Mendonca, Francisco

Periodical (Full): Journal of Demographic Economics

Issue: 1

Volume: 89

Pages: 1-27

Data Collections: IPUMS International

Topics: Family and Marriage, Gender, Methodology and Data Collection

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