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This study aims to explore how women's economic autonomy affects marriage stability, particularly in Morocco's evolving socio-economic landscape.

Married, but not paying for it: Does female AutonomyThreaten marriage?

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Randomized trial examines the impact of women’s economic autonomy on marital stability, suggesting context-dependent policy implications.

This study aims to explore how women's economic autonomy affects marriage stability, particularly in Morocco's evolving socio-economic landscape.
Econometric analysis of field data
Examined perceptions of fairness in financial contributions
Considered institutional factors like property regimes and legal frameworks
Fair financial contributions strengthen cooperation and reduce divorce risk
Unclear economic sharing norms and persistent gender stereotypes create tensions
Institutional factors significantly impact marital outcomes

Tarbalouti et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial examines the impact of women’s economic autonomy on marital stability, suggesting context-dependent policy implications.