One of the most consistent findings in studies of electoral behaviour is that individuals with higher education have a greater propensity to vote. The nature of this relationship is much debated, with US studies generally finding evidence of a causal relationship, while European studies...

The epidemiological transition, which has already passed the developed world, is still progressing in many developing countries. A particular problem associated with this transition is the under-diagnosis and lack of treatment of chronic diseases, and these may exhibit SES gradients and...

Employer-provided health insurance in the United States is suspected of restricting job mobility, resulting in "job lock." Previous research on job lock finds mixed results using several methodologies. We take a new approach to examine whether employer-based health insurance discourages job...