Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Economics and Finance 2019
DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190625979.013.439
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Evolution of the Family: Theory and Implications for Economics

Abstract: Which parent can be expected to be more altruistic toward their child, the mother or father? All else equal, can we expect older generation members to be more solicitous of younger family members or vice versa? Policy interventions often target recipients by demographic status: more money being put in the hands of mothers, say, or transfers of income from young to old via public pensions. Economics makes predictions about pecuniary incentives and behavior but tends to be agnostic about how, say, a post-menopau… Show more

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