RAND Income and Wealth Imputations Files

The RAND Income and Wealth Imputation Files contain the component and ownership variables that were used in RAND HRS income and wealth summary measures. These imputations are distributed as companion files to the RAND Enhanced Fat Files and are incorporated into the RAND HRS file.

The method used to develop these imputations is described in the Overview of RAND Income and Wealth Imputation Files PDF. Each original income and wealth component is imputed separately. The original components can vary from wave to wave and are combined when appropriate into the main components of income and wealth to provide consistent categories. The main component and total variables are the same as those included on the RAND HRS file.

To access the data:

• You must first register with HRS, if you haven't already. Registration is free. You will receive a password from HRS within 24 hours, usually much sooner. When you receive your password, you can return here to continue.
• If you've already registered, login to the HRS Public File Download System.
• Once you have logged in, follow the "Datasets and Files" link.

Available files include 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 data. These can easily be used with the current release of the RAND HRS and RAND Enhanced Fat Files.

For more detailed information, please see the following documents:

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