Degree Type
Honors Capstone Project
Date of Submission
Spring 5-1-2014
Capstone Advisor
Professor Perry Singleton
Honors Reader
Professor William Horrace
Capstone Major
Economics
Capstone College
Management
Audio/Visual Component
no
Capstone Prize Winner
no
Won Capstone Funding
no
Honors Categories
Social Sciences
Subject Categories
Economic History | Economics | Economic Theory | International Economics
Abstract
This study examines whether macroeconomic conditions affect applications to the Supplemental Security Income program. Specifically, we focus on the impact of unemployment rate on under age 18 applications. Using data from 2002 through 2012, we found that a higher unemployment rate is associated with an increased intention to apply for Supplemental Security Income benefits for both disabled adults and children. However, the effect is much higher for adults. These findings suggest that under age 18 applications of Supplemental Security Income is sensitive to the macroeconomic conditions.
Recommended Citation
Xu, Ke, "The Effect of Macroeconomic Conditions on Applications to Supplemental Security Income" (2014). Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All. 797.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/797
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