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OverviewA fascinating look at the role that households—and the dynamics of families, in particular—play in creating economic growth and social stability in modern economies and markets. This timely compilation of essays examines the paradigm of family in the 21st century, delving into cohabitation, marriage, and divorce; the effects of modern family units on work and consumption; and the ramifications of life choices on economic growth and stability. The text ponders highly personal yet societal topics, such as who lives with whom and why; the reasons for low birth rates among highly educated, high-income women; and strategies busy parents use to balance career, parenthood, and personal life. Volume I explores the various profiles of families today, covering multi- or single-generational, single or dual parent, and same- or opposite-sex couples. Volume II considers how time and money are shared among family members and what impact this distribution of resources has on occupations, technology, and markets. The text scrutinizes the factors that drive family formation and dissolution, control population in countries all over the world, and contribute to a family's well-being and fortitude. Features contributions from academics and practitioners in the field Provides a balanced treatment of alternative points of view on controversial issues Includes various aspects of family economics in the United States, in Western Europe, in high-income countries of the non-Western world, and in developing countries Analyzes data and recent quantitative studies on the changing nature of families Full Product DetailsAuthor: Esther RedmountPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 1.256kg ISBN: 9781440800559ISBN 10: 1440800553 Pages: 564 Publication Date: 02 December 2014 Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback 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 InformationEsther Redmount, PhD, is associate professor of economics at Colorado College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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