Discover why marriage has become a modern 'luxury good' for the college-educated class while declining among other demographics. Economist Melissa Kearney discusses her book, The Two-Parent Privilege, exploring the widening marriage gap and its profound impact on social mobility, economic inequality, and childhood outcomes [04:36]. From the historical shifts of the 1980s [13:42] to the current 'resource disadvantage' facing single-parent households [26:20], this video dives into the data behind family structure as a critical public policy challenge.
Learn how economic security for non-college-educated workers and changing cultural norms are essential to bridging the class divide and fostering better opportunities for the next generation [47:02]
Melissa Kearney is a professor of economics at the University of Notre Dame and director of The Aspen Economic Strategy Group.
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