Doty A A
Chic Pol Rev. 1998 Spring;2(2):63-72.
"This paper is an extension of Gary Becker's economic theory on families and marriage with particular attention to same-gender marriage and family formation. Summary discussion of several concepts central to the economics of the family as they relate to same-gender family formation are considered.... First, this article will present a general discussion of marriage markets and decisions and rationales for cohabiting or marrying. Second, the economic gains to marriage for both homosexual and heterosexual couples will be examined. Third, fertility alternatives and demand for children by same-gender couples will be considered. The article concludes with a discussion of future outcomes and policy implications relating to gay and lesbian marriage and fertility." The geographical focus is on the United States.
本文是加里·贝克尔关于家庭和婚姻的经济理论的扩展，特别关注同性婚姻和家庭形成。文中考虑了与同性家庭形成相关的家庭经济学几个核心概念的总结性讨论……首先，本文将对婚姻市场以及同居或结婚的决策和基本原理进行一般性讨论。其次，将研究同性和异性伴侣婚姻的经济收益。第三，将考虑同性伴侣的生育选择和对孩子的需求。文章最后讨论了与同性恋婚姻和生育相关的未来结果及政策影响。地理重点是美国。
