theory. This paper develops a theory of optimal pay timing when workers make time-inconsistent savings and borrowing …

This paper studies the effect of parenthood timing on future wages. Using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel … (SOEP), we employ an instrumental variable approach to identify the causal effect of delaying parenthood on wages of mothers … and fathers. Consistent with previous studies, we provide evidence for a positive delaying effect on wages. We further …

This paper studies the eff ect of parenthood timing on future wages. Using data from the German Socio-Economic Panel … (SOEP), we employ an instrumental variable approach to identify the causal effect of delaying parenthood on wages of mothers … and fathers. Consistent with previous studies, we provide evidence for a positive delaying effect on wages. We further …

level of compensation and time use for US state legislators. Using data on time use and legislator salaries, we show that … higher salary is associated with legislators spending more time on fundraising. In contrast, higher salary is also associated … with less time spent on legislative activities and has no clear relation to time spent on constituent services. Subgroup …