2009-09-07

Paychecks Kill

Interesting study that finds mortality increases when income checks are received. This makes intuitive sense, people go out and spend their money when they get it, getting into traffic accidents, etc. Why it is interesting is because if the government, for instance, sends out a check that must be repaid later (for example, stimulus checks), then with the little to no economic benefit comes a rise in mortality.

It also shows that researchers have way too much time on their hands.

The Short-Term Mortality Consequences of Income Receipt

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