We examine the role of self-employment in retirement transitions using a panel of
administrative tax data. We find that the hazard of self-employment increases at popular …

As millions of soldiers deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021, Veteran
Affairs Disability Compensation payments quadrupled and the veteran suicide rate rose …

Importance It remains poorly understood whether income assistance for adults with low
income and disability improves health outcomes. Objective To examine the association …

This paper reveals that providing mothers with a higher maternity leave allowance raises
their probability of becoming self-employed after childbirth. Using administrative data from …

It has long been recognized that at-risk groups tend to experience a greater proportion of
burden during times of turbulence. Motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic as a source of …

Veteran-owned businesses are given preferential treatment in the allocation of procurement
contracts from the US Department of Veterans Affairs–currently the largest civilian federal …

A severe work-limiting disability is a financially consequential event that any American
worker might encounter. Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) offers some protection from …

This dissertation studies the effectiveness of public policies aimed at improving population
health and narrowing health disparities. It is divided into three chapters. Chapter one …

The Veterans' Disability Compensation (VADC) program has grown rapidly in recent years,
with one in four veterans now receiving benefits. Receipt of VADC benefits may make …

Nearly 66% of veterans will leave one or more jobs within the first two years after
transitioning out of the military. Veterans do, however, tend to remain employed with the …