The Economics of Child Marriage

Oudom Hean

African Journal of Economic Review, 2023, vol. 11, issue 01

Abstract: While child marriage is often believed to be solely caused by cultural factors, its prevalence is still high in developing countries and, in particular, in low-income families. I provide a theoretical model showing that child marriage could also potentially result from economic incentives. Policies aiming at reducing poverty and other economic constraints could reduce the incidence of child marriage.

Keywords: Food Security and Poverty; International Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.330405

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