On recent developments of marriage models and their applications to Indian nuptiality

The author reviews various marriage models and applies them to data for India. The models tested include Coale's model curve, Hernes's model, and Hill's polynomials for first marriage distribution. The author notes that age at entry into the marriage market is very low in India and the pace of marriage is high, with almost universal marriage for both sexes. The problems this poses for the three models considered are discussed. The author concludes that "among different models compared, Coale's three parameter curve gives a very satisfactory representation of Indian nuptiality." (SUMMARY IN FRE AND ITA)