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The Economic Consequences of Divorce

By Scott M. DeMarco
October 02, 2014

The scholarly research concerning the economic effects of divorce has been referenced by politicians, lawyers, judges, activists, and many other people. However, researchers have disagreed not only with the results of the analyses, but with how to define the fundamental components of their research, such as the “standard of living.” If the meaning of the term “standard of living” is not well defined, it is difficult to compare the research results of different studies. This article provides an overview of some of the seminal research articles in the area of the economic consequences of divorce, and an individualized framework for assessing the possible consequences of divorce for a particular person.

An Overview of Scholarly Research

In the past, a widely cited source regarding the economic consequences of divorce was Harvard sociologist Lenore Weitzman, PhD's book, The Divorce Revolution: The Unexpected Social and Economic Consequences for Women and Children in America (Free Pr; September 1985). Since its publication, certain statistics found within the book have been discredited. Nonetheless, the book left a mark on policymakers and possibly the public in general.

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