What are the economics of same-sex marriage?

Dr Daragh McGreal discusses the potential economic impact of the same-sex marriage vote.

AHEAD OF THE referendum of same-sex marriage this Friday, voters have been asked to consider the question in the context of religion, equality and the family.

But have we given enough thought to the potential economic ramifications of the vote?

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Dr Daragh McGreal works in Leinster House and teaches law in UCD.

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