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)