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Impact of Divorce Law Liberalisation on Domestic Violence

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  • Shreya Malhotra

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I examine the extent to which a shift from a mutual consent divorce regime to a unilateral divorce regime (UDR) succeeds in preventing domestic violence. In my framework, a partner may be inclined to violence but dislikes being subjected to a partner’s violence. I find that, when payoff from marriage is positive, both parties choose the maximum level of violence under a mutual consent regime (MCR). There is a parameter zone within which domestic violence falls as a transition is made to a UDR. Further, I find that policymakers can reduce the cost of filing for divorce. I also find that the marriage rate changes with the switch in the regime. JEL: C72, D10, D13, K36

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  • Shreya Malhotra, 2024. "Impact of Divorce Law Liberalisation on Domestic Violence," Arthaniti: Journal of Economic Theory and Practice, , vol. 23(2), pages 223-243, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:artjou:v:23:y:2024:i:2:p:223-243
    DOI: 10.1177/09767479221096712
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    Keywords

    Family economics; game theory; mutual consent regime; non-cooperative games; unilateral divorce regime; domestic violence;
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    JEL classification:

    • C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games
    • D10 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - General
    • D13 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Production and Intrahouse Allocation
    • K36 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Family and Personal Law

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