Transmission of Intergenerational Wealth through Dating Markets (Hugo Blunch)

On campus: this project is scheduled to begin on 6/2/2025 and run for 8 weeks, finishing on 7/25/2025.

Project Description

The intergenerational transmission of wealth is facilitated in part by a marriage market preference for higher income. However, it is unclear how this wealth displayed in a marriage market. This study investigates how wealth is displayed in a dating market and the dating market advantage wealth can provide market actors.

Prerequisites

Applicants must have completed Econ 202, Econ 203, and Econ 210 as well as the Math Sequence through Linear Algebra. Applicants should have some research experience before applying.

Special Comments

Project Information (subject to change)

Estimated Start Date: 6/2/2025

Estimated End Date: 7/25/2025

Estimated Project Duration: 8 weeks

Maximum Number of Students Sought: 1

Research Location: On campus

Contact Information: Hugo Blunch (email: blunchn@wlu.edu)