If the Decision-Making Process in a Household Is by Partners

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the decision-making process in a household is by partners bargaining with each other,then which of the following would we expect to see (compared to a household where one of the partners makes all the decisions) ?

• A) One of the partners is likely to drop out of the labor market and stay at home.
• B) Women with fewer economic resources are likely to be better treated by their husband.
• C) Holding household income constant, expenditure patterns will usually favor the partner making the most income.
• D) No differences between these two types of households.

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