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 …

-compulsory education level increased after the reform. In addition, we find that the reform decreases mortality while young (16-25) for … both genders while it increases mortality for middle age women (26-40). We provide evidence to proof that the latter …

I study the association between cognitive and non-cognitive abilities and mortality, and investigate how well income … and education act as proxy measures for ability. The risk of premature mortality is estimated using Cox proportional … mortality, independently and through income and education. Non-cognitive ability is a stronger predictor of the risk of …

time preference are not considered simultaneously. We correct for differential mortality risk, risk aversion and …

are mechanisms through which SES, health and mortality are related. Our model predicts a widening and possibly a …