Retiring to the good life? The short-term effects of retirement on health

By D. Johnston, Wang-Sheng Lee. 2009

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We estimate the impact of retirement on three subjective and objective measures of health using a regression discontinuity design. The results indicate that retirement increases an individual's sense of well-being and their mental health but not necessarily their physical health. Specifications tests suggest that the results are robust.

Subfields: Accounting, Demography, General Health Professions

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