published in: Journal of Socio-Economics, 2006, 35 (2), 326-347
This paper analyzes the causal relationships between marriage and subjective well-being in a
longitudinal data set spanning 17 years. We find evidence that happier singles opt more likely
for marriage and that there are large differences in the benefits from marriage between
couples. Potential, as well as actual, division of labor seems to contribute to spouses' wellbeing,
especially for women and when there is a young family to raise. In contrast, large
differences in the partners' educational level have a negative effect on experienced life
satisfaction.
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