Minority Aging and Health Economics Research Center
Our work in Minority Aging and Health Economics Research Center
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Understanding the Racial/Ethnic Gap in Bank Account Ownership among Older Adults
The researchers investigate socioeconomic, cognitive, and cultural barriers underling the racial/ethnic gap in bank account ownership among older adults.
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The Long-Term Benefits of Quality Early Childcare for Disadvantaged Mothers and their Children
This post discusses research on the life-cycle consequences of comprehensive early childcare programs.
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Trends in the Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia among Older Latino Adults.
Given the demographic changes occurring in the US, understanding the health problems that are affecting older Latinos is of increasing importance.
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Early Childhood Education Pays Big Dividends, Study Says
2015-2016 RCMAR Scholar and Associate Economist Maria Jose Prados quoted in Ed Source about a study on the lifetime consequences of early childhood education.
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Sex and Race Differences in the Association Between Statin Use and the Incidence of Alzheimer Disease
High statin use is associated with lower incidence of Alzheimer disease.
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Extended Family and Friendship Support and Suicidality Among African-Americans
This study examines the relationship between informal social support from extended family and friends and suicidality among African Americans.
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