Monday, February 9, 2009

International Breakups...

This is a little bit off the topic of development but shows how globalization is affecting the institution of marriage… this article peaked my interest because it takes comparative advantage to a whole new level. The article “Divorce: Money in Misery” looks at what happens when international marriages fall apart and how different jurisdictions affect the distribution of assets… choosing a place to terminate your marriage may be even more important than where you take the vows…

http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13057235

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