"Vaccination and Risk Aversion: Evidence from a Flu Vaccination Program in France." Joint work with Garrouste, C. & Samson, A. L.
We examine the causal effect of a French flu vaccination campaign on vaccination behavior. Individuals aged 65 and over receive an invitation letter with a voucher for a free flu shot, while those who are not eligible have to cover the costs themselves. Using a Fuzzy Regression Discontinuity Design, we find that receiving the invitation letter with the voucher leads to a significant increase in the likelihood of getting vaccinated. This effect is driven by individuals who are risk-averse. As illustrated in our theoretical model, for them, the costs of influenza infection outweigh the costs of the vaccine’s side effects
"Characteristics and population estimates of unpaid end of life carers: an observational study." Joint work with Gardiner C., Webb, EJD. & Stone, J.
We provide the first population-level estimates of unpaid end of life (EOL) carers in the UK and examine their characteristics. Using data from the UKHLS and HSE, we estimate that 570,000–775,000 individuals provide EOL care annually, with UKHLS suggesting 150,000–180,000 do so within their household. EOL carers are more likely to be older, female, and experience a rise in poverty after caregiving. These findings highlight the need for policies to better support this vulnerable group.
"Poverty and end-of-life unpaid caregiving" Joint work with Gardiner C., Webb, EJD. & Stone, J.
We study the effect of end-of-life (EOL) unpaid caregiving on poverty using UKHLS data. Applying a staggered difference-in-differences and triple-difference design, we find no increase in poverty during the caregiving period, but a 10 percentage point rise in poverty risk after bereavement. This is driven by the loss of state benefits such as Carer’s Allowance. Our findings highlight the financial vulnerability of EOL carers and support extending post-bereavement financial support.
"Flu Vaccination Behavior: Evidence from Recommendations in Europe"
We examine the impact of free vaccination schemes on flu vaccine uptake among older adults in Europe. Using SHARE data and a difference-in-discontinuities design, we compare individuals exposed to information campaigns alone with those also offered free vaccination. We find a 6 percentage point increase in uptake in countries with a free scheme, highlighting both financial and non-financial effects, such as a zero-price signal.
English
C. Garrouste, A. Juet, AL. Samson (2023). "Direct and Crowding-out effects of Hepatitis B vaccination campaign". Accepted for publication, Economics and Human Biology
French
C. Garrouste, A. Juet, AL. Samson (2023). "Les effets directs et indirects des politiques vaccinales sur la santé - une revue de la littérature" - Revue Française d'Economie, n°1, vol 38
The Online Vaccination Debate: The Case of France
Arthritis and Employment: Mapping the Well-Being Pathway through Job Changes. Joint work with Webb, EJD. & Martin, A.