Can Mortgage Rates Impact Marriage Rates? A Conversation with Wharton Professor Corinne Low

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Episode Description

Corinne Low, Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, joins host Dan Loney on Wharton Business Daily to discuss her recent paper, “Collateralized Marriage,” co-authored by Jeanne Lafortune. In this interview, Professor Low examines how housing market trends can impact marriage dynamics.

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Brief Summary

High mortgage rates affect marriage decisions and economic inequality, according to Karen Low's research on home ownership and marriage contracts.

Key points

  • The Impact of Home Ownership on Marriage. Research shows a correlation between owning a home and the success of a marriage.
  • Economic Inequality and Family Decisions. High mortgage rates impact decisions on marriage and family, deepening economic inequality.
  • Divorce Rates and Marriage Contracts. The ease of divorce has weakened marriage contracts, affecting relationship dynamics.

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