Economic Impacts of Child Marriage: A Review of the Literature

@article{Parsons2015EconomicIO,
  title={Economic Impacts of Child Marriage: A Review of the Literature},
  author={Jennifer Parsons and Jeffrey Edmeades and A. Kes and S. Petroni and Maggie Sexton and Q. Wodon},
  journal={The Review of Faith & International Affairs},
  year={2015},
  volume={13},
  pages={12 - 22}
}
  • Jennifer Parsons, Jeffrey Edmeades, +3 authors Q. Wodon
  • Published 2015
  • Political Science
  • The Review of Faith & International Affairs
    • Child marriage is a widespread violation of human rights. It is an impediment to social and economic development, and it is rooted in gender inequality. The low value placed on girls and women perp... 
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