"A DIAMOND IS FOREVER" AND OTHER FAIRY TALES: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WEDDING EXPENSES AND MARRIAGE DURATION

In this study, we evaluate the association between wedding spending and marriage duration using data from a survey of more than 3,000 ever‐married persons in the United States. Controlling for a number of demographic and relationship characteristics, we find evidence that marriage duration is invers...

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Published inEconomic inquiry Vol. 53; no. 4; pp. 1919 - 1930
Main Authors Francis-Tan, Andrew, Mialon, Hugo M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston, USA Wiley Periodicals, Inc 01.10.2015
Blackwell Publishers Ltd
Western Economic Association
Subjects
Ceremonies
Costs
Demographic indicators
Demographics
Economic aspects
Engagement
Industry forecasts
Industry sales and revenue
Marital stability
Marriage
Married people
Married persons
Studies
Surveys
U.S.A
Wedding services industry
Weddings
United States
United States > US
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Summary:In this study, we evaluate the association between wedding spending and marriage duration using data from a survey of more than 3,000 ever‐married persons in the United States. Controlling for a number of demographic and relationship characteristics, we find evidence that marriage duration is inversely associated with spending on the engagement ring and wedding ceremony. (JEL J12, Z1, D1)
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ISSN:0095-2583
1465-7295
DOI:10.1111/ecin.12206