The phrase ‘marriage market' is used metaphorically and signifies that the mating of human populations is highly systematic and structured. (Gary Becker)

The phrase ‘marriage market' is used metaphorically and signifies that the mating of human populations is highly systematic and structured.

Gary Becker

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