Details about Eric Baird French

Homepage:	https://sites.google.com/site/ericfrenchecon/
Workplace:	Department of Economics, University College London (UCL), (more information at EDIRC) Centre for Quantitative Economic History, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, (more information at EDIRC) Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), (more information at EDIRC)

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Working Papers

2023

1. Intergenerational Altruism and Transfers of Time and Money: A Life Cycle Perspective
   Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute Working Papers, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
   Also in 2019 Meeting Papers, Society for Economic Dynamics (2019)
   IFS Working Papers, Institute for Fiscal Studies (2023)
   Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center (2018) View citations (2)

2022

2. How should we fund end-of-life care in the USA?
   Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge
3. Labor Supply and the Pension Contribution Benefit Link
   MF Working Papers, Ministry of Finance in Poland View citations (2)
   Also in Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge (2022) View citations (2)
4. Labor Supply and the Pension-Contribution Link
   NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (2)
5. Saving After Retirement
   University of Western Ontario, Departmental Research Report Series, University of Western Ontario, Department of Economics
   Also in IFS Working Papers, Institute for Fiscal Studies (2022)

2021

6. Dementia and Disadvantage in the United States and England
   CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (1)
7. On the Distribution and Dynamics of Medical Expenditure Among the Elderly
   Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center View citations (1)
8. The Intergenerational Elasticity of Earnings: Exploring the Mechanisms
   Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge View citations (5)
   Also in CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2021) View citations (5)
   IFS Working Papers, Institute for Fiscal Studies (2021) View citations (5)
9. Why Do Couples and Singles Save During Retirement?
   University of Western Ontario, Centre for Human Capital and Productivity (CHCP) Working Papers, University of Western Ontario, Centre for Human Capital and Productivity (CHCP) View citations (11)
   Also in Cambridge Working Papers in Economics, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge (2021) View citations (11)
   CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers (2021) View citations (2)
   IFS Working Papers, Institute for Fiscal Studies (2021) View citations (11)
   Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute Working Papers, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (2021) View citations (8)
   See also Journal Article in Richmond Fed Economic Brief (2021)
10. Why Do Couples and Singles Save during Retirement? Household Heterogeneity and its Aggregate Implications
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (10)

2020

11. Health and Employment amongst Older Workers
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article in Fiscal Studies (2020)
12. Medical Spending, Bequests, and Asset Dynamics Around the Time of Death
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (8)
    See also Journal Article in Economic Quarterly (2020)

2019

13. End-of-Life Medical Expenses
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers
    Also in Working Paper, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (2018) View citations (5)

2018

14. The Lifetime Medical Spending of Retirees
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (16)
    See also Journal Article in Economic Quarterly (2018)

2017

15. End-Of-Life Medical Spending In Last Twelve Months Of Life Is Lower Than Previously Reported
    Post-Print, HAL View citations (14)
    Also in Other publications TiSEM, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management (2017) View citations (1)
    PSE-Ecole d'économie de Paris (Postprint), HAL (2017) View citations (11)
16. Health, Health Insurance, and Retirement: A Survey
    Working Paper, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond View citations (14)
    See also Journal Article in Annual Review of Economics (2017)
17. The Effect of the Affordable Care Act on the Labor Supply, Savings, and Social Security of Older Americans
    2017 Meeting Papers, Society for Economic Dynamics
    Also in Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center (2016) View citations (11)
18. The Impact of Health on Labor Supply Near Retirement
    Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center View citations (4)
    Also in IFS Working Papers, Institute for Fiscal Studies (2017) View citations (12)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2023)
19. Who Receives Medicaid in Old Age? Rules and Reality
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (1)
    Also in IFS Working Papers, Institute for Fiscal Studies (2017) View citations (1)
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2016) View citations (15)
    See also Journal Article in Fiscal Studies (2018)

2016

20. Comparing Retirement Wealth Trajectories on Both Sides of the Pond
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (10)
    Also in Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center (2015) View citations (9)
    See also Journal Article in Fiscal Studies (2016)
21. Industry Dynamics and the Minimum Wage: A Putty-Clay Approach
    CEPR Discussion Papers, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers View citations (23)
22. Medicaid Insurance in Old Age
    2016 Meeting Papers, Society for Economic Dynamics View citations (59)
    Also in Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2012) View citations (1)
    Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center (2012) View citations (1)
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2013) View citations (8)
    See also Journal Article in American Economic Review (2016)
23. The Dynamic Effects of Health on the Employment of Older Workers
    Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center View citations (9)

2015

24. Couples' and Singles’ Savings After Retirement
    Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center View citations (3)
25. Medical Spending of the U.S. Elderly
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (14)
    See also Journal Article in Fiscal Studies (2016)
26. Savings After Retirement: A Survey
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (17)
    See also Journal Article in Annual Review of Economics (2016)

2014

27. Medicaid and the Elderly
    Issues in Brief, Center for Retirement Research
    Also in NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc (2011) View citations (10)
    See also Journal Article in Economic Perspectives (2012)

2013

28. Firm Dynamics and the Minimum Wage: A Putty-Clay Approach
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (7)

2012

29. The effect of Disability Insurance receipt on labor supply: a dynamic analysis
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (6)

2011

30. Consumption and the Great Recession
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (10)
    See also Journal Article in Economic Perspectives (2012)
31. The Costs and Benefits of Medicaid in Old Age
    2011 Meeting Papers, Society for Economic Dynamics

2010

32. Identification of models of the labor market
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (1)
    See also Chapter (2011)
33. Public pensions and labor supply over the life cycle
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article in International Tax and Public Finance (2012)
34. The Effects of Health Insurance and Self-Insurance on Retirement Behavior
    Discussion Papers, University at Albany, SUNY, Department of Economics View citations (5)
    Also in Working Papers, Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, Center for Retirement Research (2004) View citations (14)
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2001) View citations (6)
    Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center (2007) View citations (30)
    Computing in Economics and Finance 2001, Society for Computational Economics (2001) View citations (20)
    See also Journal Article in Econometrica (2011)
35. The Effects of Medicaid and Medicare Reforms on the Elderly’s Savings and Medical Expenditures
    Working Papers, University of Michigan, Michigan Retirement Research Center

2009

36. Life Expectancy and Old Age Savings
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (67)
    Also in Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2009) View citations (51)
    See also Journal Article in American Economic Review (2009)
37. The effect of disability insurance receipt on labor supply
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (15)
    See also Journal Article in American Economic Journal: Economic Policy (2014)
38. Why do the Elderly Save? The Role of Medical Expenses
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (30)
    Also in Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2009) View citations (42)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Political Economy (2010)

2008

39. The Consumption Response to Minimum Wage Hikes
    2008 Meeting Papers, Society for Economic Dynamics View citations (1)
40. The consumption response to minimum wage increases
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (2)

2006

41. Differential Mortality, Uncertain Medical Expenses, and the Saving of Elderly Singles
    NBER Working Papers, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc View citations (70)
    Also in Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2005) View citations (19)
    2006 Meeting Papers, Society for Economic Dynamics (2006) View citations (61)

2005

42. The changing pattern of wage growth for low skilled workers
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (4)

2004

43. Product Market Evidence on the Employment Effects of the Minimum Wage
    Econometric Society 2004 North American Summer Meetings, Econometric Society View citations (2)
    Also in Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2003) View citations (6)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Labor Economics (2007)
44. The Effects of Health, Wealth and Wages on Labor Supply and Retirement Behavior
    2004 Meeting Papers, Society for Economic Dynamics View citations (79)
    Also in Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2000) View citations (46)
    See also Journal Article in Review of Economic Studies (2005)
45. The minimum wage and restaurant prices
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (3)

2002

46. On the Distribution and Dynamics of Health Costs
    Discussion Papers, University at Albany, SUNY, Department of Economics View citations (4)
    Also in Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (2002)
47. The effects of progressive taxation on labor supply when hours and wages are jointly determined
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (4)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Human Resources (2009)

2001

48. The effect of part-time work on wages: evidence from the Social Security rules
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (13)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Labor Economics (2004)

2000

49. The labor supply response to (mismeasured but) predictable wage changes
    Working Paper Series, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago View citations (16)
    See also Journal Article in The Review of Economics and Statistics (2004)

Journal Articles

2023

1. The Impact of Health on Labor Supply near Retirement
   Journal of Human Resources, 2023, 58, (1), 282-334 View citations (1)
   See also Working Paper (2017)

2021

2. Why Do Couples and Singles Save During Retirement?
   Richmond Fed Economic Brief, 2021, 21, (09), 65 View citations (8)
   See also Working Paper (2021)
3. Why Do People Save During Retirement?
   Richmond Fed Economic Brief, 2021, 21, (32)

2020

4. Health and Employment amongst Older Workers
   Fiscal Studies, 2020, 41, (1), 221-250 View citations (4)
   See also Working Paper (2020)
5. Medical Spending, Bequests, and Asset Dynamics around the Time of Death
   Economic Quarterly, 2020, 4Q, 135-157 View citations (4)
   Also in Econ Focus, 2020, 4Q, 135-157 (2020) View citations (4)
   See also Working Paper (2020)

2018

6. INDUSTRY DYNAMICS AND THE MINIMUM WAGE: A PUTTY†CLAY APPROACH
   International Economic Review, 2018, 59, (1), 51-84 View citations (65)
7. The Lifetime Medical Spending of Retirees
   Economic Quarterly, 2018, (3Q), 103-135 View citations (17)
   See also Working Paper (2018)
8. The Research Agenda: Eric French on Inequality and the insurance value of transfers across the life cycle
   EconomicDynamics Newsletter, 2018, 19, (1)
9. Who Receives Medicaid in Old Age? Rules and Reality
   Fiscal Studies, 2018, 39, (1), 65-93 View citations (5)
   See also Working Paper (2017)

2017

10. Health, Health Insurance, and Retirement: A Survey
    Annual Review of Economics, 2017, 9, (1), 383-409 View citations (18)
    See also Working Paper (2017)
11. The Accuracy of Economic Measurement in the Health and Retirement Study
    Forum for Health Economics & Policy, 2017, 20, (2), 16 View citations (11)
12. The Long-Term Effect of Health Insurance on Near-Elderly Health and Mortality
    American Journal of Health Economics, 2017, 3, (3), 281-311 View citations (6)
    Also in American Journal of Health Economics, 2017, 3, (3), 281-311 (2017) View citations (6)

2016

13. Comparing Retirement Wealth Trajectories on Both Sides of the Pond
    Fiscal Studies, 2016, 37, 105-130 View citations (10)
    See also Working Paper (2016)
14. Editorial Announcement
    Fiscal Studies, 2016, 37, 851-851
15. Issue Information – Editorial Note
    Fiscal Studies, 2016, 37, 323-323
16. Issue Information – TOC
    Fiscal Studies, 2016, 37, 321-322
17. Issue Information – Title Page
    Fiscal Studies, 2016, 37, 325-325
18. Medicaid Insurance in Old Age
    American Economic Review, 2016, 106, (11), 3480-3520 View citations (58)
    See also Working Paper (2016)
19. Medical Spending around the Developed World
    Fiscal Studies, 2016, 37, 327-344 View citations (13)
20. Medical Spending of the US Elderly
    Fiscal Studies, 2016, 37, 717-747 View citations (8)
    See also Working Paper (2015)
21. Savings After Retirement: A Survey
    Annual Review of Economics, 2016, 8, (1), 177-204 View citations (46)
    Also in Chicago Fed Letter, 2016 (2016) View citations (41)
    See also Working Paper (2015)
22. Skewed, Persistent and High before Death: Medical Spending in Germany
    Fiscal Studies, 2016, 37, 527-559 View citations (16)

2014

23. The Effect of Disability Insurance Receipt on Labor Supply
    American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2014, 6, (2), 291-337 View citations (136)
    See also Working Paper (2009)

2013

24. Expected income growth and the Great Recession
    Economic Perspectives, 2013, 37, (Q I), 14-29
25. How does a federal minimum wage hike affect aggregate household spending?
    Chicago Fed Letter, 2013, (Aug) View citations (5)

2012

26. Book Review Feature: Two Book Reviews of The Minimum Wage and Labor Market Outcomes
    Economic Journal, 2012, 122, (558), F105-F110 View citations (1)
27. Consumption and the Great Recession
    Economic Perspectives, 2012, 36, (Q I), 1-16 View citations (44)
    See also Working Paper (2011)
28. How do the risks of living long and facing high medical expenses affect the elderly’s saving behavior?
    Chicago Fed Letter, 2012, (Jan)
29. Medicaid and the elderly
    Economic Perspectives, 2012, 36, (Q I), 17-34 View citations (6)
    See also Working Paper (2014)
30. Public pensions and labor supply over the life cycle
    International Tax and Public Finance, 2012, 19, (2), 268-287 View citations (40)
    See also Working Paper (2010)
31. The Spending and Debt Response to Minimum Wage Hikes
    American Economic Review, 2012, 102, (7), 3111-39 View citations (96)

2011

32. How do sudden large losses in wealth affect labor force participation?
    Chicago Fed Letter, 2011, (Jan) View citations (12)
33. The Effects of Health Insurance and Self‐Insurance on Retirement Behavior
    Econometrica, 2011, 79, (3), 693-732 View citations (131)
    See also Working Paper (2010)

2010

34. Why Do the Elderly Save? The Role of Medical Expenses
    Journal of Political Economy, 2010, 118, (1), 39-75 View citations (533)
    See also Working Paper (2009)

2009

35. Life Expectancy and Old Age Savings
    American Economic Review, 2009, 99, (2), 110-15 View citations (65)
    See also Working Paper (2009)
36. The Effects of Progressive Taxation on Labor Supply when Hours and Wages Are Jointly Determined
    Journal of Human Resources, 2009, 44, (2) View citations (13)
    See also Working Paper (2002)

2008

37. The Minimum Wage, Restaurant Prices, and Labor Market Structure
    Journal of Human Resources, 2008, 43, (3), 688-720 View citations (70)

2007

38. Asset rundown after retirement: the importance of rate of return shocks
    Economic Perspectives, 2007, 31, (Q II), 48-65 View citations (6)
39. Product Market Evidence on the Employment Effects of the Minimum Wage
    Journal of Labor Economics, 2007, 25, (1), 167-200 View citations (83)
    See also Working Paper (2004)

2006

40. Right before the end: asset decumulation at the end of life
    Economic Perspectives, 2006, 30, (Q III), 2-13 View citations (23)

2005

41. The Effects of Health, Wealth, and Wages on Labour Supply and Retirement Behaviour
    Review of Economic Studies, 2005, 72, (2), 395-427 View citations (546)
    See also Working Paper (2004)

2004

42. On the distribution and dynamics of health care costs
    Journal of Applied Econometrics, 2004, 19, (6), 705-721 View citations (144)
43. The Effect of Part-Time Work on Wages: Evidence from the Social Security Rules
    Journal of Labor Economics, 2004, 22, (2), 329-352 View citations (102)
    See also Working Paper (2001)
44. The Labor Supply Response to (Mismeasured but) Predictable Wage Changes
    The Review of Economics and Statistics, 2004, 86, (2), 602-613 View citations (48)
    See also Working Paper (2000)
45. You can't take it with you: asset run-down at the end of the life cycle
    Economic Perspectives, 2004, 28, (Q III), 40-54 View citations (12)

2002

46. Analyzing the relationship between health insurance, health costs, and health care utilization
    Economic Perspectives, 2002, 26, (Q III), 60-72 View citations (1)
47. Is there still an investment overhang, and if so, should we worry about it?
    Chicago Fed Letter, 2002, (May) View citations (3)

2000

48. Part-time work and hourly wages
    Chicago Fed Letter, 2000, (Aug)
49. The effect of the run-up in the stock market on labor supply
    Economic Perspectives, 2000, 25, (Q IV), 48-65 View citations (46)

Chapters

2016

1. Retirement Incentives and Labor Supply
   Elsevier View citations (70)

2011

2. Identification of Models of the Labor Market
   Elsevier View citations (26)
   See also Working Paper (2010)