Elena interjected, "Wait! You keep mentioning 'economics'. What precisely does this term signify?"
Ethan explained, "You can roughly understand it as the study of interests—any matters concerning the exchange of advantages are essentially economic matters.
At its most fundamental level, it's about acquiring wealth."
Elena questioned, "You claim marriage's essence is an economic issue? How does matrimony involve interests and wealth? Shouldn't marriage be about two people being truly in love?"
Ethan responded, "Let me start with the apparent aspects; dowries and bride price—do these indeed exist?"
Elena hesitated, "Well... they do exist."
Ethan pressed further, "Would a well-bred young lady from an affluent family marry a beggar living on the streets?"
Elena retorted, "Certainly not!
