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Effects of Noncontributory Pensions on Older Adult Mortality in Rural Mexico

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  • Felipe Menares
  • William H. Dow
  • Susan W. Parker
  • Emma Aguila
  • Soomin Ryu
  • Jorge Peniche

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We study an unconditional cash transfer program aimed at alleviating rural poverty among older adults. Using death records and a triple-difference design, we find a 5.5 percent reduction in mortality for women, mostly due to a decrease in noncardiovascular related mortality, and inconclusive evidence for men. We explore mechanisms using income and expenditure surveys and a triple-difference-in-discontinuities design. We find little evidence of significant changes in key hypothesized mechanisms, except for declines in employment and hours worked.

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  • Felipe Menares & William H. Dow & Susan W. Parker & Emma Aguila & Soomin Ryu & Jorge Peniche, 2026. "Effects of Noncontributory Pensions on Older Adult Mortality in Rural Mexico," Journal of Human Resources, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 61(S), pages 131-161.
    • Handle: RePEc:uwp:jhriss:v:61:y:2026:i:s:p:s131-s161
    Note: DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.0225-14128R1
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    • I13 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Insurance, Public and Private
    • I14 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Inequality
    • I15 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Economic Development
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health

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