We find the topic of age differences in relationships a fascinating one, and so do our readers. This week we examine the related phenomenon of “trophy wives” (glamorous spouses of rich older men). Though the stereotype is entrenched, the data suggest that such marriages are becoming rarer. 

This week we also published a piece about Hong Kong’s housing market. A new ordinance sets minimum standards for subdivided units, which outlaw the city’s notorious “coffin homes”. But, we write, that may not help people who need a cheap place to live.