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The Economic Impact of Discriminatory Policies: Insights from Same-Sex Marriage Bans

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  • Lei Gao
  • Steve Liu
  • Ying Wang

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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.

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  • Lei Gao & Steve Liu & Ying Wang, 2025. "The Economic Impact of Discriminatory Policies: Insights from Same-Sex Marriage Bans," AEA Papers and Proceedings, American Economic Association, vol. 115, pages 509-514, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:apandp:v:115:y:2025:p:509-14
    DOI: 10.1257/pandp.20251052
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    JEL classification:

    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • H24 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Personal Income and Other Nonbusiness Taxes and Subsidies
    • J12 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Marriage; Marital Dissolution; Family Structure
    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination
    • K38 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Human Rights Law; Gender Law; Animal Rights Law

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