An overlapping generations model of marriage and divorce is constructed to analyze family structure and intergenerational mobility. Agents differ by sex, marital status, and human capital. Single agents meet in a marriage market and decide whether to accept or reject proposals to wed. Married couples must decide whether to separate or not. Parents invested in their children depending on their wherewithal. A simulated version of the theoretical prototype can generate an equilibrium with a significant number of female-headed families and a high degree of persistence in income across generations. To illustrate the model's mechanics, the effects of two anti-poverty policies, namely child support and welfare, are investigated.
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Paper provided by University of Rochester - Center for Economic Research (RCER) in its series RCER Working Papers with number
462.
Length: 42 pages Date of creation: 1999 Date of revision: Publication status: Published in JPE (2000) Handle: RePEc:roc:rocher:462
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