IPUMS MULTIGENERATIONAL LONGITUDINAL PANEL
2024
IPUMS Multigenerational Longitudinal Panel
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Catherine Fitch, Steven Ruggles
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota
Hypothesis
How do early life exposures affect later life outcomes?
Conclusion
The MLP provides a valuable resource for understanding the long-term effects of early life experiences on various outcomes in later life.
Supporting Evidence
- MLP links individuals across generations from birth through death.
- Mounting evidence shows that early life exposures are important drivers of later life outcomes.
Takeaway
This study shows that what happens to us when we're young can really affect our health and happiness when we grow up.
Methodology
The MLP links data from American censuses, surveys, administrative sources, and vital records over time.
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