The Taxpayer Cost of Divorce and Unwed Childbearing

Author: Benjamin Scafidi Publisher: Institute for American Values, Institute for Marriage and Public Policy, Georgia Family council, Families Northwest Publication: Document Date:                  2008 Category: Public Policy > Marriage Related Categories: Marriage > Marital Duration Parenthood/Childrearing > Unwed Mothers Public Policy > Divorce Public Policy > Family Public Policy > Future of the Family Public Policy > Marriage/Relationship Education Policy   The authors of this report estimate that divorce and unwed childbearing cost American taxpayers $112 billion annually. The authors outline a methodology to calculate taxpayer costs and argue in favour of programs that strengthen marriages. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link