The emergence of dating apps has led to more Americans marrying partners with similar educational and income levels, significantly contributing to rising income inequality.
Researchers found a 3-percentage-point increase in the Gini coefficient attributed to online dating. This change reflects a significant shift in how people choose partners.
Co-author Paulina Restrepo-Echavarría noted that education and skills are the primary contributors to household income inequality, overshadowing age or race in this context.
The study highlights that while people still marry within their own ethnicities, they are increasingly selective about education and income, driving income inequality trends.
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