Does Employment Slow Cognitive Decline? Evidence from Labor Market Shocks
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- #Labor Market Shocks
- #Cognitive Decline
- #Employment
- Research uses HRS data and Bartik instrument to provide causal evidence on employment and cognitive decline.
- Findings show negative labor demand shocks lead to substantial declines in cognitive scores over time.
- Effects are concentrated among men aged 51-64, whose employment is sensitive to local labor market conditions.
- Study suggests working to older ages may delay age-related cognitive decline, extending past work on retirement.