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Some of the most useful studies and articles about marriage equality. For
links to many more, see Collections of Articles and Research, below.
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This report is published in the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The report finds that — "Civil marriage is a legal status that promotes healthy families by conferring a powerful set of rights, benefits, and protections that cannot be obtained by other means... The AAP is not alone in supporting the right of every child and family to the legal, financial, and psychosocial security that results from having legally recognized parents who are committed to each other and to the welfare of their children." |
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Study: The Effect of Marriage Equality and Domestic Partnership on Business and the Economy (PDF format, 12 pages) |
This report by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law finds that employer policies that treat employees with same-sex partners or spouses equally would improve the health and well-being of their families, which results in gains for both the employee and his or her family as well as to the employer. Small costs to the employer are balanced out by benefits to employers from positive effects on employees' productivity, health, and stability. Businesses in the wedding-related industries will experience increased revenues and profits from more weddings. In addition, state and federal budgets will see a net gain.
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Study: The Impact on Washington's Budget of Allowing Same-Sex Couples to Marry (PDF format, 35 pages) |
This report by the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law finds that giving marriage rights to same-sex couples in Washington will have a positive impact on the state budget. The study estimates that the state would save up to $3.9 million to $5.7 million each year for the state.
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