| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 961790 | Journal of Health Economics | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We find that elderly mortality is countercyclical in recent years. ⺠We use MCBS data to examine seniors' health and healthcare use during recessions. ⺠Mental health worsens during recessions, and health behaviors do not improve. ⺠We find suggestive evidence that inpatient utilization increases. ⺠This may reflect increased provider willingness to accept Medicare patients.
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Authors
Melissa McInerney, Jennifer M. Mellor,