Wealth and Marriage
Luigi explores the intriguing connection between wealth and marriage patterns, revealing how individuals tend to marry those with similar financial backgrounds. Utilizing extensive tax data from Norway, he uncovers strong evidence of assortative mating, where wealthier individuals are more likely to pair with others of equal wealth, thereby exacerbating wealth inequality in society. The findings highlight the significant role the marriage market plays in shaping economic disparities.In this clip
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