Routledge Religion, Economics and Demography - Academic Book

Explore the complex relationship between faith and social structures with this academic text from the Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy series. Using economic tools, this book examines how religion influences key life decisions and societal outcomes. It provides a deep look into how religious beliefs impact education, employment, and family dynamics. Through rigorous multivariate statistical analyses of large scale US data, the author quantifies the connections between religious affiliation and practical life choices. You will find detailed research on family size, marriage patterns, cohabitation, and the choice of a spouse. The text also addresses the economic implications of divorce rates and how marrying outside of one's faith affects these probabilities. This book is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in the intersection of sociology, economics, and demography. It offers a data-driven perspective on how belief systems shape the modern economic landscape and individual life trajectories.