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OverviewIn The Two-Parent Privilege, Melissa S. Kearney makes a data-driven case for marriage by showing how the institution's decline has led to a host of economic woes--problems that have fractured American society and rendered vulnerable populations even more vulnerable. Eschewing the religious and values-based arguments that have long dominated this conversation, Kearney shows how the greatest impacts of marriage are, in fact, economic: when two adults marry, their economic and household lives improve, offering a host of benefits not only for the married adults but for their children. Studies show that these effects are today starker, and more unevenly distributed, than ever before. Kearney examines the underlying causes of the marriage decline in the US and draws lessons for how this trend can be reversed. Kearney's research shows that a household that includes two married parents functions as an economic vehicle that advantages some children over others. For many, the two-parent home may be an old-fashioned symbol of the American dream. But this book makes it clear that marriage may be our best path to a more equitable future. By confronting the critical role that family makeup plays in shaping children's futures, Kearney offers a critical assessment of what a decline in marriage means for an economy and a society--and what we must do to change course. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Melissa S Kearney , Cait RaymondPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio Edition: Library Edition ISBN: 9798874697068Publication Date: 05 March 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMelissa S. Kearney is the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland, director of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Cait Raymond is a professional audiobook narrator. When she isn't working, she's going to the theater or hiking in the hills near her home. She loves the variety of topics she gets to explore in audiobook narration and looks forward to bringing your story to life. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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