Abstract
We used to marry people to whom we were somehow connected. Since we were more connected to people similar to us, we were also likely to marry someone from our own race. However, online dating has changed this pattern; people who meet online tend to be complete strangers. We investigate the effects of those previously absent ties on the diversity of modern societies.
We find that social integration occurs rapidly when a society benefits from new connections. Our analysis of state-level data on interracial marriage and broadband adoption (proxy for online dating) suggests that this integration process is significant and ongoing.
We find that social integration occurs rapidly when a society benefits from new connections. Our analysis of state-level data on interracial marriage and broadband adoption (proxy for online dating) suggests that this integration process is significant and ongoing.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | SSRN |
| Number of pages | 49 |
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| Publication status | Published - 23 Sept 2018 |
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
- 502047 Economic theory
Projects
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VGSE: Vienna Graduate School of Economics "Individual Behavior and Aggregate Economic Outcomes"
Schmidt-Dengler, P. (Project Lead), Janssen, M. (Co-Lead) & Simma, K. (Project Coordinator)
1/05/17 → 31/03/23
Project: Research funding
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Interview mit Deutschlandfunk
Hergovich, P. V.
3/11/17
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Hergovich, P. V.
14/10/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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