Reexamining the Poverty Cycle in Later Life: Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study 2002-2014

• In Event: Disparities in Access and Outcomes

Brief Overview

We explore the poverty dynamics of American older adults (aged above 50) in a life course perspective. We discuss the moderation effect of sociodemographic variables on the poverty cycle in later life.

Authors

• Peiyi Lu, Iowa State University

• Mack C. Shelley, Iowa State University

• Yilong Liu, Fu Jen Catholic University