The decline in marriage rates reflects higher thresholds for... - Gary Becker

"The decline in marriage rates reflects higher thresholds for what individuals expect from partnerships."

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Economist Sociologist American 1930–2014

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"The most valuable of all capital is that invested in human beings."

"Economics is not about money; it is about life and society."

"Human capital is the most important form of capital."

"Time is the ultimate scarce resource."

"The key to a happy marriage is communication."

"Marriage is about compromise and understanding."

"Life's greatest treasures are relationships."

"Trust is a luxury I can't afford."