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Topics in Empirical EconomicsDescription To produce a research study (working paper) using the available information through
the international, multidisciplinary and longitudinal survey SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe), on 50+ year old in Europe.
To experiment data processes and data mining techniques. Application of statistical and econometric methods using the STATA program.
February (5-12) The SHARE survey - Introduction - To become SHARE User - Questionnaire modules - Generated and imputed variables - SHARE User Guide, QxQ, bibliographic references - Panel data issues STATA language
- Data management - Programming in STATA - Editing results
Topics in Empirical EconomicsFebruary (19) Research project - Subject - Bibliographic references - Sample selection: countries, modules, variables February (26) Building the database March (5-12) - Descriptive statistics March (19) Presentation of descriptive results March (26) Statistical / Econometric Analysis April (2) - Modelling with dependent qualitative variables April (23-30) Working paper
- Introduction, motivation, survey of the literature, descriptive analysis, econometric model, main results and conclusions
May (7-14) Power Point presentation and debate
Intellectual approach: 3 key dimensions
SocialLiving arrangements, partnership, family, social networks, social support
HealthPhysical and mental,
health care, disability, morbidity, mortality
EconomicIncome security (pensions & personal wealth), retirement
Longitudinal
Interdisciplinary
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Internationally
comparable
Interdisciplinary
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Some 150 researchers from demography, economics, epidemiology, gerontology, biology, medicine, psychology, public health, health policy and sociology
Structured by areas: Economics, Family/social networks, Health, and Health care
Almost 3,500 formal registrations to receive data and almost 400 publications from the above disciplines
International
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IE
PLCZ
IL
ES
PT SVHU
UK
KoreaJapanChina
India
USA SE
DK
DE
CH
ATFR
SP IT
GR
BENL
LUX
2004: 11 countries 2006/08: 15 countries 2010/12: 16 countries plus 6 associated
countries
Questionnaire Modules
Coverscreen (CV) Year and month of birth, sex, household composition
Demographics (DN) Education, marital status, country of birth & citizenship, parents & siblings
Physical Health (PH) Self-rated health, diseases, weight & height, (I)ADL limitations [(instrumental) activities of daily living]
Behavioural Risks (BR) Smoking & alcohol, nutrition, physical activity
Cognitive Function (CF) Self- rated reading & writing skills, orientation, word list learning immediate & delayed recall, verbal fluency & numeracy
Mental Health (MH) Depression scales (Euro-D & CES-D), quality of life (CASP-12)
Health Care (HC) Doctor visits, hospital stays, surgeries, forgone care, out of pocket payments
Employment and Pensions (EP) Employment status, individual income sources (public benefits, pensions), job, work quality
Children (CH) Number & demographics of children Social Support (SP) Help and care given and received Financial Transfers (FT) Money/gifts given and received
Housing (HO) Owner (mortgages, loans & value), tenant (payments), type and features of building
Household Income (HH) Income sources all household members
Consumption (CO) Expenditures for food, goods, services, ability to make ends meet
Assets (AS) Bank and pension accounts, bonds, stock and funds, savings Activities (AC) Voluntary work, clubs, religious organizations, motivations Expectations (EX) Expected inheritances, life expectancy, future prospects
Interviewer Observations (IW) Willingness to answer, understanding of questions, type of building, neighborhood
Physical measurements and biomarkers
Performance measures Wave 1
(2004/05)
Wave 2
(2006/07)
Wave 3
(2008/09)
Wave 4
(2010/11)
Grip strength Yes yes Yes Yes
Lung strength (peak flow) - yes - Yes
Walking speed Yes yes - -
Chair stand - yes - -
Biomarkers (Germany only)
Height (measured) - - - Yes
Waist circumference - - - Yes
Blood pressure (seated) - - - Yes
Dried blood spots
HbA1c - - - Yes
C-reactive protein - - - Yes
Total cholesterol - - - Yes
CAPI Module
Name All Respondents
Financial Respondent
Household Respondent
Family Respondent
Non-proxy section
CV_H Coverscreen (household level) CV_R Coverscreen (individual level) DN Demographics X PH Physical Health X BR Behavioural Risks X CF Cognitive Function X X MH Mental Health X X HC Health Care X EP Employment and Pensions X GS Grip Strength X X WS Walking Speed X X CH Children X SP Social Support X X FT Financial Transfers X HO Housing X HH Household Income X CO Consumption X AS Assets X AC Activities X X EX Expectations X X IW Interviewer Observations
Longitudinal
Initial wave 2004/05 Re-interview 2006/07, 2010/11, 2012/13, 2014/15, … Basic panel structure is longitudinally forward: every two
years re-interviews and refreshers
SHARELIFE 2008/09: longitudinally retrospective: life-histories from childhood onwards
Wave 4: 2010/11: 6,000 individuals target by country Social network module
Wave 5: 2012/13: fieldwork finish, first release June 2014 Wave 6: 2014/2015: in preparation
New biomarker: dried blood spots
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MaterialScheduleSHARE Website: www.share-project.orgUsers’ guides (documentation): Waves 1 to 4 and Easy SHAREQuestionnaires: coverscreen, main questionnaire, showcards, drop-off, … by wave, country and languageSampleUsers’ statisticsAccess to data: statement, userid, passwordReferences: bibliography, e.g. Adam et al. (2007)Generated and imputed variables (non response)Weights
First Results Books
Börsch-Supan A., M. Brandt , H. Litwin and G. Weber (Eds). (2013). Active ageing and solidarity between generations in Europe: First results from SHARE after the economic crisis. Berlin: De Gruyter.
Börsch-Supan, A., M. Brandt, K. Hank and M. Schröder (Eds). (2011). The individual and the welfare state. Life histories in Europe. Heidelberg: Springer.
Börsch-Supan, A., A. Brugiavini, H. Jürges, A. Kapteyn, J. Mackenbach, J. Siegrist and G. Weber. (2008). First results from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (2004-2007). Starting the longitudinal dimension. Mannheim: Mannheim Research Institute for the Economics of Aging (MEA).
Börsch-Supan, A., A. Brugiavini, H. Jürges, J. Mackenbach, J. Siegrist and G. Weber. (2005). Health, ageing and retirement in Europe – First results from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe. Mannheim: Mannheim Research Institute for the Economics of Aging (MEA).
Method First Results Books
Malter, F. and Börsch-Supan, A. (Eds). (2013). SHARE Wave 4: Innovations & Methodology. Munich: MEA, Max Planck Institute for Social Law and Social Policy.
Schröder, M. (2011). Retrospective data collection in the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe. SHARELIFE Methodology. Mannheim: MEA.
Börsch-Supan, A. and H. Jürges (Eds). (2005). The Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe – Methodology. Mannheim: MEA.