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Department of Economics, University of Toronto, (more information at EDIRC) School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Toronto, (more information at EDIRC)

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Working Papers

2021

1. Gender Differences in (some) Formative Inputs to Child Development
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc
2. Inequality in Mortality: Updated Estimates for the United States, Canada and France*
   Université Paris1 Panthéon-Sorbonne (Post-Print and Working Papers), HAL View citations (1)
   Also in Post-Print, HAL (2021) View citations (1)
   See also Journal Article in Fiscal Studies (2021)
3. The Effects of Child Tax Benefits on Poverty and Labor Supply: Evidence from the Canada Child Benefit and Universal Child Care Benefit
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (3)
   Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2021) View citations (1)

2019

4. Pay Transparency and The Gender Gap
   Working Papers, Princeton University, Department of Economics, Industrial Relations Section. View citations (8)
   Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2019) View citations (17)
   Working Papers, Princeton University. Economics Department. (2019)
5. The Tall and the Short of the Returns to Height
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

2017

6. Mortality Inequality in Canada and the U.S.: Divergent or Convergent Trends?
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (3)

2016

7. Gender Based Occupational Segregation and Sex Differences in Sensory, Motor and Spatial Aptitudes
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (16)
   See also Journal Article in Demography (2018)
8. Title IX and the Spatial Content of Female Employment—Out of the Lab and into the Labor Market
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (1)
   See also Journal Article in Labour Economics (2019)

2015

9. Accounting for the Rise in C-sections: Evidence from Population Level Data
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (3)
10. Non-Cognitive Deficits and Young Adult Outcomes: The Long-Run Impacts of a Universal Child Care Program
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (42)

2013

11. Boy-Girl Differences in Parental Time Investments: Evidence from Three Countries
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (17)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Capital (2016)
12. Industrial Actions in Schools: Strikes and Student Achievement
    CLSSRN working papers, Vancouver School of Economics View citations (20)
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2011) View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique (2013)

2011

13. Maternity Leave and Children's Cognitive and Behavioral Development
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (23)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Population Economics (2015)
14. Universal Early Childhood Interventions: What is the Evidence Base?
    CLSSRN working papers, Vancouver School of Economics View citations (19)

2009

15. A New View of the Male/Female Pay Gap
    CLSSRN working papers, Vancouver School of Economics
    See also Journal Article in Canadian Public Policy (2010)
16. Public Policy and the Economic Wellbeing of Elderly Immigrants
    CLSSRN working papers, Vancouver School of Economics View citations (1)
17. Retirement Income Security and Well-Being in Canada
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (11)

2008

18. Evidence From Maternity Leave Expansions of the Impact of Maternal Care on Early Child Development
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (17)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2010)

2007

19. Maternal employment, breastfeeding, and health: Evidence from maternity leave mandates
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (3)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Health Economics (2008)

2006

20. Universal Childcare, Maternal Labor Supply, and Family Well-Being
    Working Papers, eSocialSciences View citations (14)
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2005) View citations (53)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Political Economy (2008)

2005

21. How Does Job-Protected Maternity Leave Affect Mothers' Employment and Infant Health?
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (23)

2003

22. Simulating the Response to Reform of Canada's Income Security Programs
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc
23. The Married Widow: Marriage Penalties Matter!
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (1)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of the European Economic Association (2004)
24. The Retirement Behavior of Married Couples: Evidence From The Spouse's Allowance
    Working Papers, University of California, Davis, Department of Economics
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (1999) View citations (7)
    Department of Economics, California Davis - Department of Economics View citations (11)
    Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics (1999) View citations (15)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2002)

2001

25. The Retirement Incentive Effects of Canada's Income Security Programs
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (13)
    Also in Social and Economic Dimensions of an Aging Population Research Papers, McMaster University (2001) View citations (11)
    See also Journal Article in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique (2003)
26. What do Self-Reported, Objective, Measures of Health Measure?
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (95)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2004)

2000

27. Comparable Worth Comes to the Private Sector: The Case of Ontario
    Econometric Society World Congress 2000 Contributed Papers, Econometric Society View citations (3)
28. Does Comparable Worth Work in a Decentralized Labor Market?
    Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics View citations (2)
    Also in CIRANO Working Papers, CIRANO (2000)
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2000)
29. Occupational Gender Composition and Wages in Canada: 1987-1988
    Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics View citations (2)
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (1999)
    CIRANO Working Papers, CIRANO (2000)
    See also Journal Article in Canadian Journal of Economics (2001)
30. Taux de feminite des professions et salaires: pourquoi le Canada differe-t-il des Etats-Unis?
    Direction des études analytiques : documents de recherche, Statistics Canada, Direction des études analytiques
31. The Gender Composition and Wages: Why is Canada Different from the United States?
    Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch View citations (2)
    Also in CIRANO Working Papers, CIRANO (1998) View citations (1)
    Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics (1998) View citations (4)

1999

32. Duration Dependence and Nonparametric Heterogeneity: A Monte Carlo Study
    Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics View citations (12)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Econometrics (2000)
33. Dynamique et inegalite des revenus chez les hommes au Canada, 1976-1992: analyse fondee sur des dossiers fiscaux longitudinaux
    Direction des études analytiques : documents de recherche, Statistics Canada, Direction des études analytiques
34. Earnings Dynamics and Inequality Among Canadian Men, 1976-1992: Evidence from Longitudinal Income Tax Records
    Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch View citations (12)
    Also in Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics (1998) View citations (1)
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (1999) View citations (34)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Labor Economics (2003)
35. French/English Differences in Labour Market Compensation in 19th Century Montreal
    Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics
36. Women's Wages in Women's Work: A US/Canada Comparison of the Roles of Unions and Public Goods Sector Jobs
    CIRANO Working Papers, CIRANO View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article in American Economic Review (1999)

1998

37. An empirical study of matching grants: The "cap on CAP"
    Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics View citations (8)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Public Economics (1999)

1996

38. L'effectif et l'afflux de chomeurs
    Direction des études analytiques : documents de recherche, Statistics Canada, Direction des études analytiques
39. Unemployment in the Stock and Flow
    Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch View citations (1)

1995

40. Employment Spells and Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements
    Labor and Demography, University Library of Munich, Germany View citations (6)
    Also in Working Papers, University of Toronto, Department of Economics (1994) View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article in The Review of Economics and Statistics (1998)

Journal Articles

2021

1. Inequality in Mortality: Updated Estimates for the United States, Canada and France
   Fiscal Studies, 2021, 42, (1), 25-46
   See also Working Paper (2021)

2019

2. Mortality Inequality in Canada and the United States: Divergent or Convergent Trends?
   Journal of Labor Economics, 2019, 37, (S2), S325 - S353 View citations (2)
   See also Chapter (2016)
3. The Long-Run Impacts of a Universal Child Care Program
   American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2019, 11, (3), 1-26 View citations (28)
4. Title IX and the spatial content of female employment—Out of the lab and into the labor market
   Labour Economics, 2019, 58, (C), 128-144 View citations (1)
   See also Working Paper (2016)

2018

5. Gender-Based Occupational Segregation and Sex Differences in Sensory, Motor, and Spatial Aptitudes
   Demography, 2018, 55, (5), 1749-1775 View citations (9)
   See also Working Paper (2016)

2016

6. Boy-Girl Differences in Parental Time Investments: Evidence from Three Countries
   Journal of Human Capital, 2016, 10, (4), 399 - 441 View citations (39)
   See also Working Paper (2013)

2015

7. Maternity leave and children’s cognitive and behavioral development
   Journal of Population Economics, 2015, 28, (2), 373-391 View citations (36)
   See also Working Paper (2011)

2013

8. Industrial actions in schools: strikes and student achievement
   Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2013, 46, (3), 1014-1036 View citations (17)
   Also in Canadian Journal of Economics, 2013, 46, (3), 1014-1036 (2013) View citations (20)
   See also Working Paper (2013)

2011

9. Innis Lecture: Universal early childhood interventions: what is the evidence base?
   Canadian Journal of Economics, 2011, 44, (4), 1069-1105 View citations (48)
   Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2011, 44, (4), 1069-1105 (2011) View citations (14)

2010

10. A New View of the Male/Female Pay Gap
    Canadian Public Policy, 2010, 36, (4), 429-464 View citations (13)
    See also Working Paper (2009)
11. Evidence from Maternity Leave Expansions of the Impact of Maternal Care on Early Child Development
    Journal of Human Resources, 2010, 45, (1) View citations (97)
    See also Working Paper (2008)

2009

12. The Report of the Expert Panel on Older Workers: How Should Public Pensions Be Improved?
    Canadian Public Policy, 2009, 35, (4), 493-498

2008

13. How Does Job-Protected Maternity Leave Affect Mothers' Employment?
    Journal of Labor Economics, 2008, 26, (4), 655-691 View citations (122)
14. Maternal employment, breastfeeding, and health: Evidence from maternity leave mandates
    Journal of Health Economics, 2008, 27, (4), 871-887 View citations (126)
    See also Working Paper (2007)
15. Universal Child Care, Maternal Labor Supply, and Family Well-Being
    Journal of Political Economy, 2008, 116, (4), 709-745 View citations (520)
    See also Working Paper (2006)

2004

16. Comparable worth in a decentralized labour market: the case of Ontario
    Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2004, 37, (4), 850-878 View citations (3)
    Also in Canadian Journal of Economics, 2004, 37, (4), 850-878 (2004) View citations (8)
17. The Married Widow: Marriage Penalties Matter!
    Journal of the European Economic Association, 2004, 2, (4), 634-664 View citations (18)
    See also Working Paper (2003)
18. What Do Self-Reported, Objective, Measures of Health Measure?
    Journal of Human Resources, 2004, 39, (4) View citations (193)
    See also Working Paper (2001)

2003

19. Earnings Dynamics and Inequality among Canadian Men, 1976-1992: Evidence from Longitudinal Income Tax Records
    Journal of Labor Economics, 2003, 21, (2), 267-288 View citations (114)
    See also Working Paper (1999)
20. The retirement incentive effects of Canada's Income Security programs
    Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2003, 36, (2), 261-290 View citations (4)
    Also in Canadian Journal of Economics, 2003, 36, (2), 261-290 (2003) View citations (27)
    See also Working Paper (2001)

2002

21. The Retirement Behavior of Married Couples: Evidence from the Spouse's Allowance
    Journal of Human Resources, 2002, 37, (1), 1-34 View citations (41)
    See also Working Paper (2003)

2001

22. Occupational gender composition and wages in Canada, 1987-1988
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 2001, 34, (2), 345-376 View citations (42)
    Also in Canadian Journal of Economics/Revue canadienne d'économique, 2001, 34, (2), 345-376 (2001) View citations (12)
    See also Working Paper (2000)

2000

23. Duration dependence and nonparametric heterogeneity: A Monte Carlo study
    Journal of Econometrics, 2000, 96, (2), 357-393 View citations (128)
    See also Working Paper (1999)
24. Écarts salariaux entre francophones et anglophones à Montréal au 19e siècle
    L'Actualité Economique, 2000, 76, (1), 75-111 View citations (2)

1999

25. An empirical study of matching grants: the 'cap on CAP'
    Journal of Public Economics, 1999, 72, (2), 269-288 View citations (36)
    See also Working Paper (1998)
26. Early Retirement Provisions and the Labor Force Behavior of Older Men: Evidence from Canada
    Journal of Labor Economics, 1999, 17, (4), 724-56 View citations (61)
27. How do retirement tests affect the labour supply of older men?
    Journal of Public Economics, 1999, 71, (1), 27-51 View citations (84)
28. The Highs and Lows of the Minimum Wage Effect: A Time-Series Cross-Section Study of the Canadian Law
    Journal of Labor Economics, 1999, 17, (2), 318-50 View citations (121)
29. Women's Wages in Women's Work: A U.S./Canada Comparison of the Roles of Unions and "Public Goods" Sector Jobs
    American Economic Review, 1999, 89, (2), 198-203 View citations (17)
    See also Working Paper (1999)

1998

30. Employment Spells And Unemployment Insurance Eligibility Requirements
    The Review of Economics and Statistics, 1998, 80, (1), 80-94 View citations (46)
    See also Working Paper (1995)
31. The Labour Market Dynamics of Unemployment Rates in Canada and the United States
    Canadian Public Policy, 1998, 24, (s1), 72-89 View citations (4)

1997

32. Growth-Rate Heterogeneity and the Covariance Structure of Life-Cycle Earnings
    Journal of Labor Economics, 1997, 15, (2), 338-75 View citations (248)
33. The Role of the Family in Immigrants' Labor-Market Activity: An Evaluation of Alternative Explanations
    American Economic Review, 1997, 87, (4), 705-27 View citations (138)

1995

34. The Distribution of the Male/Female Earnings Differential, 1970-1990
    Canadian Journal of Economics, 1995, 28, (3), 479-501 View citations (9)
35. The Receipt of Transfer Payments by Immigrants to Canada
    Journal of Human Resources, 1995, 30, (4), 650-676 View citations (66)

1994

36. The Performance of Immigrants in the Canadian Labor Market
    Journal of Labor Economics, 1994, 12, (3), 369-405 View citations (208)

1992

37. Digit preference in CPS unemployment data
    Economics Letters, 1992, 39, (1), 117-121 View citations (18)
38. Unemployment Duration: Compositional Effects and Cyclical Variability
    American Economic Review, 1992, 82, (1), 313-21 View citations (98)

Chapters

2016

1. Mortality Inequality in Canada and the United States: Divergent or Convergent Trends?
   A chapter in Small Differences II: Public Policies in Canada and the United States, 2016
   See also Journal Article in Journal of Labor Economics (2019)

2012

2. Disability Insurance Programs in Canada
   A chapter in Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World: Historical Trends in Mortality and Health, Employment, and Disability Insurance Participation and Reforms, 2012, pp 327-358 View citations (2)

2010

3. The Interaction of Youth and Elderly Labor Markets in Canada
   A chapter in Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World: The Relationship to Youth Employment, 2010, pp 77-97

2007

4. Simulating the Response to Reform of Canada
   A chapter in Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World: Fiscal Implications of Reform, 2007, pp 83-118 View citations (2)

2004

5. Income Security Programs and Retirement in Canada
   A chapter in Social Security Programs and Retirement around the World: Micro-Estimation, 2004, pp 99-152 View citations (8)

1997

6. Labour Flexibility and Productivity in Canada: Markets, Institutions and Skills
   Palgrave Macmillan