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The Economics of Early Marriage: Causes, Consequences and Policy Solutions

Wahhaj, Zaki (2022) The Economics of Early Marriage: Causes, Consequences and Policy Solutions. In: Zimmermann, Klaus F., ed. Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics. Springer . Springer Nature, Cham, Switzerland. E-ISBN 978-3-319-57365-6. (doi:10.1007/978-3-319-57365-6_67-1) (KAR id:93274)

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Abstract

There is growing consensus among researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders that the practice of female early marriage has adverse consequences for the women who experience them, their families, and the wider population. While it is evident that the practice of female early marriage is entwined with longstanding customs and traditions, there is also good reason to believe that economic factors are important drivers behind current behavior and underpin a range of solutions being explored by policymakers. This chapter provides an economic perspective on the issue. It examines the literature for theories and evidence relating to the economic causes and consequences of female early marriage and the efficacy of alternative policies, and highlights current knowledge gaps.

Item Type: Book section
DOI/Identification number: 10.1007/978-3-319-57365-6_67-1
Subjects: H Social Sciences
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ21 Sexual behavior and attitudes
H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Women > HQ767.9 Children. Child developement
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Economics
Depositing User: Zaki Wahhaj
Date Deposited: 21 Feb 2022 14:10 UTC
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2023 00:00 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/93274 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)
Wahhaj, Zaki: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8285-7670
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