The Economics of the Family and Family Policy

Francisco Cabrillo

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Abstract: This comprehensive and authoritative book offers a global approach to the modern economics of the family, family law and family policy. Beginning with the division of labour in the family, this book deals with the economics of marriage, the demand for children, inter-generational relationships, and the economics of inheritance. The family is analysed using the theory of utility maximisation assuming that individuals wish to achieve the greatest possible satisfaction with limited resources and imperfect knowledge. The family is examined from both long and short term perspectives, and it is assumed that the family is cooperative with incentives for altruistic behaviour greater than in any other social group.

Keywords: Development Studies; Politics and Public Policy Social Policy and Sociology (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1999
ISBN: 9781858988283
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