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Title: Intergenerational Transfers and the Proximity of Adult Children to their Parents

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Publication Year: 2008

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Abstract: Using NSFH data, we examine the determinants of close proximity between adult children and their mothers, and the manner in which proximity impacts transfers of time and money. We deviate from previous literature by focusing solely on proximity rather than co-residence and by analyzing separately partnered and un-partnered adult children. Regression results suggest that close proximity is more probable under circumstances where the adult children are likely to benefit-when they are young and when they have children. We do not find an increased likelihood of proximity when we would expect proximity to benefit mothers-i.e. when she is in poor health or over the age of 75. Time transfers between adult children and their mothers are strongly influenced by proximity. These transfers are economically important: the probability of work force participation and hours of work of partnered women are positively related to close proximity to their mother or mother-in-law. Money transfers are higher to children living in close proximity to their mother if they are the only sibling living near her.

Url: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.187.1662&rep=rep1&type=pdf

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Authors: Compton, Janice; Pollak, Robert A

Publisher: University of Manitoba

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Fertility and Mortality, Other

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