@TechReport{iza:izadps:dp11656,
            	author={Rajan, Aastha and Naufal, George S},
            	title={Inter-Spousal Communication in Consanguineous Marriages: Evidence from Egypt},
            	year={2018},
	month={Jul},
            	institution={Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)},
            	address={Bonn},
            	type={IZA Discussion Paper},
            	number={11656},
            	url={https://www.iza.org/index.php/publications/dp11656},
	abstract={This paper examines the relationship between consanguinity and frequency of communication between spouses using a nationally representative sample of young married respondents in Egypt. Using a variety of estimation techniques, the results suggest that being related to one's spouse does not influence inter-spousal communication. However, we find evidence of some marriage characteristics that are associated with inter-spousal communication. The paper presents first empirical evidence which links consanguinity and communication dynamics in the household. In terms of policy implication, communication plays a critical role in marriage as it helps maintain quality relationship between spouses and directly contributes to marital satisfaction, and hence divorce rates.},
	keywords={consanguinity;communication;marriage;Egypt;Middle East},
            }