Add to ORKGThe impact of differential life expectan-cy by race and sex across gender and socioeconomic status on social security benefits to different groups composing the retired population has received some attention from scholars. Few scholars, however, have examined the impact of differential life expectancy by socioeco-nomic status on the benefits retirees receive. The obstacles to such studies have been the dearth of data and a misperception of the redistributive func-tion of the social security system-Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) in particular. It is erroneously believed tha
opinions and conclusions are solely those of the authors and should not be construed as representing...
While it is true that the economic status of the elderly has improved in the last thirty years, that...
The prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and other health problems has increased in recent decades in th...
This analysis uses data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) to examine the sources of variati...
Differences of life expectancy across socioeconomic status are well-documented and many economists a...
Earnings are found to be higher for Whites relative to Nonwhites, for males relative to females. OAS...
Differences in life expectancy across socioeconomic status are well known and many economists argue ...
As populations age, government programs that redistribute resources from the working-age population ...
This Working Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed ...
This research examines the relationship between mortality risk and retirement, and mortality risk an...
One of the most basic indicators of well-being is life expectancy. A large empirical literature has ...
The Social Security system is facing significant financial challenges, but politicians, economists, ...
This report provides a brief overview of the concept of life expectancy, how it is measured, and how...
Drawing on both individualistic (human capital and status attainment) and structural (dual economy a...
This study analyzes the role of individual’s and spouse’s survival expectations and knowledge about ...
opinions and conclusions are solely those of the authors and should not be construed as representing...
While it is true that the economic status of the elderly has improved in the last thirty years, that...
The prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and other health problems has increased in recent decades in th...
This analysis uses data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) to examine the sources of variati...
Differences of life expectancy across socioeconomic status are well-documented and many economists a...
Earnings are found to be higher for Whites relative to Nonwhites, for males relative to females. OAS...
Differences in life expectancy across socioeconomic status are well known and many economists argue ...
As populations age, government programs that redistribute resources from the working-age population ...
This Working Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed ...
This research examines the relationship between mortality risk and retirement, and mortality risk an...
One of the most basic indicators of well-being is life expectancy. A large empirical literature has ...
The Social Security system is facing significant financial challenges, but politicians, economists, ...
This report provides a brief overview of the concept of life expectancy, how it is measured, and how...
Drawing on both individualistic (human capital and status attainment) and structural (dual economy a...
This study analyzes the role of individual’s and spouse’s survival expectations and knowledge about ...
opinions and conclusions are solely those of the authors and should not be construed as representing...
While it is true that the economic status of the elderly has improved in the last thirty years, that...
The prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and other health problems has increased in recent decades in th...