%0 Report
        %A Rajan, Aastha
%A Naufal, George S
        %T Inter-Spousal Communication in Consanguineous Marriages: Evidence from Egypt
        %D 2018
        %8 2018 Jul
        %I Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)
        %C Bonn
        %7 IZA Discussion Paper
        %N 11656
        %U https://www.iza.org/publications/dp11656
        %X 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.
        %K consanguinity
%K communication
%K marriage
%K Egypt
%K Middle East