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Effects of Non-Contributory Pensions on Older Adult Mortality in Rural Mexico

Felipe Menares et al.

Journal of Human Resources2026https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.0225-14128r1article
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Abstract

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% reduction in mortality for women, mostly due to a decrease in non-cardiovascular 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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@article{felipe2026,
  title        = {{Effects of Non-Contributory Pensions on Older Adult Mortality in Rural Mexico}},
  author       = {Felipe Menares et al.},
  journal      = {Journal of Human Resources},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.0225-14128r1},
}

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