Religion, Economics and Demography : The Effects of Religion on Education, Work, and the Family

ISBN-13: 9780415701945 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 272 str.

Evelyn Lehrer

Opis

Using an economic perspective, this book analyzes how religion affects a wide range of decisions that individuals make, including education, employment, family size, the timing of entry into cohabitation and formal marriage, the choice of spouse, and divorce. It presents a compelling case for the premise that the religion in which an individual is raised and the extent of religious involvement during childhood can have far-reaching implications in the secular arena later in life.

The book contains a wealth of data illustrating how the religious and secular realms of people's lives are intimately intertwined. It offers new ways of thinking about these relationships, and is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the intersection of religion and economic demography.

Spis treści

Part I. The Role of Religion in Marriage and Divorce, 1. Religion as a Determinant of Marital Stability, 2. Religious Intermarriage in the United States: Determinants and Trends, Part II. The Role of Religion in Female Labor Supply and Fertility, 3. The Effects of Religion on the Labor Supply of Married Women, 4. Religion as a Determinant of Fertility, Part III. The Role of Religion in Education and Well-Being, 5. The Benefits From Marriage and Religion in the United States, 6. Religion as a Determinant of Educational Attainment: An Economic Perspective, 7. Religion and High School Graduation: A Comparative Analysis of Patterns for White and Black Young Women, Part IV. A Revised Analytical Framework, Conclusions, and Directions for Future Research, 8. The Role of Religion in Union Formation: An Economic Perspective, 9. Religion as a Determinant of Economic and Demographic Behavior in the United States, 10. Recent Developments in the Field and an Agenda for Future Research

O autorze

Evelyn L. Lehrer is currently Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois in Chicago, USA.