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The love life of a Chinese man affects the U.S. economy.
Chinese people tend to save a lot, and many turned to U.S. Treasurys as safe parking places for their cash. Some economists say that helped to push down interest rates, sparking the credit boom.
A recent study from researchers at Columbia University and the International Food Policy Research Institute says the reason for the high savings rate has a lot to do with marriage.
As China gets more male-heavy, men find it more difficult to find wives. This pushes families to save more, figuring women would rather marry into a wealthier family.
