In this paper, I examine the relationship between patrilocal norms that dictate elderly coresidence between parents and sons, and the sex ratio at birth. I argue that concerns over old age support are critical in explaining excess mortality among daughters. First, I demonstrate that sex ratios...

Wenn das Antrittsalter für normale Alterspensionen für Frauen schrittweise nicht erst bis 2024, sondern schon bis 2019 auf 65 Jahre angehoben wird, wächst das Arbeitskräfteangebot in der Altersgruppe der 60- bis 64-jährigen Frauen, und das tatsächliche Pensionsantrittsalter steigt. Die...

Women constitute the majority of the older adult population, but, with some exceptions, they are underrepresented among pension recipients. Although progress has been made in the region with regard to women’s inclusion in non-contributory pension programmes, these pension payments are lower...