We apply the theory of inequality in opportunity to measure inequity in mortality. Ourempirical work is based on a rich … dataset for the Netherlands (1998-2007), linking informationabout mortality, health events and lifestyles. We show that … distinguishing between differentchannels via which mortality is affected is necessary to test the sensitivity of the results …

We analyze the effect of economic conditions early in life on individual mortality rate later in life, using business … indicators. We correct for secular changes over time and other mortality determinants. We nonparametrically compare those born in … a recession to those born in the preceding boom, and we estimate duration models where the individual's mortality rate …

and mortality. A €1,000 reduction in annual benefits leads to a rise of 4.2 percentage points in the probability of being … the hospitalization of men subject to stricter rules but their mortality rate is reduced by 1.2 percentage points. The …

We aim to disentangle the relative contributions of (i) cognitive ability, and (ii) education on health and mortality … measures of cognitive ability and family background at age 12. The data are subsequently linked to the mortality register 1995 …-2011, such that we observe mortality between ages 55 and 75. The results suggest that the treatment effect of education(i.e. the …

data set. This data set combines information at ages 12, 43, 53 and mortality between 53 and 71 for a sample of some 3000 …

probabilities that are less accurate in predicting their in-sample mortality. There is little evidence that the gradients in the … veracity of expectations are due to the less educated and cognitively able responding less to changes in objective mortality …