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Enjoyed the analysis. I wonder if our educational system will ever reach the point where the layperson doesn't immediately think "I should get married to incre
by acchow 10y ago
Enjoyed the analysis.
I wonder if our educational system will ever reach the point where the layperson doesn't immediately think "I should get married to increase my income".
Tho many people seem to believe that moving to the Bay Area will increase their earnings... post hoc ergo propter hoc.
- dibujante 10y agoIf the third hypothesis (signaling) is correct, then you _should_ get married to increase your income.
- mtanski 10y agoIf domestic partnerships are still possible in the bay area (they were when I lived there 5 years ago). You can get all the upsides without the downsides (taxes & AMT).... and just call the other person your partner, they'll assume you're married.
- acchow 10y agoRight, but there are other possible explanations - none of which the layperson ever considers. It's especially common for health advice.
- clarkmoody 10y ago"Children raised in families that own a home reach higher levels of achievement" "Let's promote home ownership..."