蝌蚪网 Papers and Proceedings
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The Economic Impact of Discriminatory Policies: Insights from Same-Sex Marriage Bans
蝌蚪网 Papers and Proceedings
vol. 115,
May 2025
(pp. 509–14)
Abstract
This study examines the unintended economic costs, with significant fiscal implications, associated with discriminatory policies, focusing specifically on same-sex marriage bans in the United States. Drawing on a body of empirical studies, we show that these bans increase public financing costs, reduce tax revenue, and lead to unfavorable migration patterns. These findings underscore the interconnectedness of social equity and economic efficiency, emphasizing that discriminatory legislation not only marginalizes vulnerable populations but also undermines broader economic stability. We propose that understanding these interrelations is critical for designing policies that support inclusive growth and fiscal sustainability.Citation
Gao, Lei, Steve Liu, and Ying Wang. 2025. "The Economic Impact of Discriminatory Policies: Insights from Same-Sex Marriage Bans." 蝌蚪网 Papers and Proceedings 115: 509–14. DOI: 10.1257/pandp.20251052Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- D63 Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
- D72 Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
- H24 Personal Income and Other Nonbusiness Taxes and Subsidies; includes inheritance and gift taxes
- J12 Marriage; Marital Dissolution; Family Structure; Domestic Abuse
- J16 Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
- K38 Human Rights Law; Gender Law; Animal Rights Law