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The Causal Effects of Old Age Pensions
Sponsor: National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
Summary
Old age pensions are a common feature of welfare policy worldwide. However, little is known about the effect of these pensions on the recipients and their families. In this study, the investigators will partner with the government of Tamil Nadu, India to study the effects of old age pensions. Households with a member who is likely to be eligible for the pension but not currently receiving it will be assigned to either a treatment or control condition. Those assigned to treatment will receive assistance in applying for the pension. Investigators will track outcomes of the elderly and their family members for several years following the intervention. In addition to the impact of pensions on economic and health outcomes, the study will also explore how pension receipt affects the elderly's ability to cope with the impact of the COVID crisis.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
55 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
1459
Start Date
2019-02-04
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-07-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Assistance with old age pension application
The intervention will offer elderly assistance in applying for the old age pension.
Locations (1)
JPAL SA at IFMR
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India