Publications of the Center for Latin American Social Policy
The following list comprises all reports, journal articles, and working papers produced by RAND Labor and Population on the topic of Latin Americans at home and in the United States. Not all of the reports were produced by the Center for Latin American Social Policy, but we have included them here because they may nevertheless be of interest to individuals interested in our research.
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2013
Pobreza y Vulnerabilidad en México: El caso de los Jóvenes que no Estudian ni Trabajan — May 10, 2013
Analyzes the composition, dynamics, poverty patterns, and individual and family characteristics of young people not in education, employment or training in Mexico.
Is A Dream Deferred a Dream Denied? College Enrollment and Time-Varying Opportunity Costs — May 2, 2013
Demonstrates that public supply of college slots can impact the attainment of the target population and within-individual variation in opportunity costs is an important element in determining educational attainment.
Emigrants and the Body Politic Left Behind: Results from the Latino National Survey — April 2, 2013
We find that pre-migration political experiences impart a lasting post-migration interest in home-country politics and that such effects are substantial compared with the impacts associated with other cross-border connections.
Health Status and Behavioral Risk Factors in Older Adult Mexicans and Mexican Immigrants to the United States — February 1, 2013
The authors investigate the salmon-bias hypothesis, which posits that Mexicans in the U.S. return to Mexico due to poor health, as an explanation for the Hispanic health paradox.
2012
How Can Economic and Political Ties Between U.S. and Mexico be Strengthened? (Spanish translation) — January 25, 2013
This study identifies areas that are negatively affecting U.S.-Mexico relations and suggests that the two countries might take a binational approach to improving their long-term partnership.
How Can Economic and Political Ties Between the United States and Mexico Be Strengthened? — November 27, 2012
This study identifies areas that are negatively affecting U.S.-Mexico relations and suggests that the two countries might take a binational approach to improving their long-term partnership.
What is the impact of labour market regulation on employment in LICs? How does it vary by gender? — August 16, 2012
Analyzes the impacts of various labour market regulations on employment outcomes in low-income countries and how it varies by gender.
Targeting Cash Transfer Programs for an Older Population — June 29, 2012
Explores the use of different household and individual characteristics for targeting needy households.
The Impact of Insecurity on Democracy and Trust in Institutions in Mexico — June 7, 2012
Analyses the impact of insecurity and crime victimization on support and satisfaction with democracy and trust in institutions in Mexico.
The Impact of Reform on the Criminal Justice System in Mexico — May 29, 2012
Studies the impact of judicial reform in Mexico by using a survey about crime victimization and perceptions of insecurity in eleven Mexican cities, three of which implemented the reform.
United States and Mexico: Ties That Bind, Issues That Divide — April 11, 2012
This binational reference for U.S. and Mexican policymakers presents the interrelated issues of Mexican immigration to the United States and Mexico's economic and social development. Differences in economic growth, wages, and the employment situation between two countries are critical determinants of immigration, and migration of labor out of Mexico, in addition to economic and social policies, affects Mexico's development.
Barriers to Immigrant Use of Financial Services: The Role of Language Skills, U.S. Experience, and Return Migration Expectations — March 9, 2012
Investigates barriers to the use of financial services faced by immigrants and designs and evaluates new financial education materials targeted at immigrants.
Male Labor Force Participation and Social Security in Mexico — February 17, 2012
Seeks to explain the decline in male labor force participation of males 60 to 64 years old in Mexico and the effect on the social security system.
2011
Personal Retirement Accounts and Saving — November 1, 2011
Aging populations are leading countries worldwide to social security reforms. Many countries are moving from pay-as-you-go to personal retirement account (PRA) systems because of their financial sustainability and positive impact on private savings.
Living Longer in Mexico: Income Security and Health — October 18, 2011
The information in this monograph contributes to an understanding of the factors that affect material well-being in Mexico for those 50 years and over and offers some recommendations for possible changes and further research in the areas of pension coverage, health insurance, savings and pension products, among others.
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