Center for Chinese Aging Studies
The Center for Chinese Aging Studies was founded in 2007 with a grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and support from RAND's Internal Research and Development. Its goal is to facilitate collaborative research with Chinese scholars on issues of population aging in China.
The Center is housed in RAND Labor and Population. The Center draws on the expertise of staff in Labor and Population as well as on experts from outside RAND.
Publications
Effects of Social Activities on Cognitive Functions: Evidence from CHARLS — 2012
Investigates the relationship between cognitive abilities and social activities for people aged 45 or older using the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.
Trends in Late-Life Disability in Taiwan, 1989-2007: The Roles of Education, Environment, and Technology — 2011
This study assessing trends in late-life disability in the emerging economy of Taiwan showed that limitations in seeing, hearing, and instrumental activities of daily living declined.
Gender Differences in Cognition among Older Adults in China — 2011
Models gender differences in cognitive ability in China using a new sample of middle-aged and older Chinese respondents.
Living Arrangements of the Elderly in China: Evidence from CHARLS — 2011
Using information from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, this paper studies the living arrangements of the elderly in China.
The Effects of Childhood Health on Adult Health and SES in China — 2010
Models the consequences of childhood health on adult health and socioeconomic status outcomes in China using a new sample of middle aged and older Chinese respondents.
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