Browsing by Subject "Labor market outcomes"
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A Study of the Impact of a Natural Disaster on Economic Behavior and Human Capital Across the Life Course
(2015)How households and individuals respond to adverse and unanticipated shocks is an important concern for both economists and policy makers. This is especially true in developing countries where poverty, weak infrastructure, ... -
Essays in Development Economics: Health and Human Capital through the Life Course
(2018)This dissertation presents three essays on topics in development economics. Drawing on rich longitudinal data as well as measures of cognitive skills adapted from cognitive neuroscience, the chapters focus on health and ... -
The Costs and Benefits of Longitudinal Data: Three Applications from the Mexican Family Life Survey
(2014)Longitudinal surveys have revolutionized empirical research and our understanding of the dynamic processes that affect the economic prosperity, health and well-being of the population. This dissertation explores and provides ...
