Elizabeth T Powers

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• 2022

  Gender Differences in Economics Course-Taking and Majoring: Findings from an RCT

  Halim, D., Powers, E. T. & Thornton, R., May 2022, In: AEA Papers and Proceedings. 112, p. 597-602

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Gender Differences 100%
  • Economics 42%
• 2021

  Gender Differences in Economics Course-Taking and Majoring: Findings from an RCT

  Halim, D., Powers, E. T. & Thornton, R. L., Jul 2021, World Bank Group, 17 p. (Policy Research Working Paper; no. 9732).

  Research output: Working paper

  • Gender Differences 100%
  • Nudges 67%
  • Economics 42%
  • Mediator 34%
  • Randomized Controlled Trial 23%
• 2020

  Child care is foundational for economic recovery

  Powers, E. T., Jun 19 2020, Institute of Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois. 12 p. (Policy Spotlight)

  Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other report

  • Child Care 100%
  • Mitigation 14%
  • Child Care Subsidies 12%
  • Public Facility 9%
  • Home Care 8%

• Licensed Family Child Care Providers’ Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): Greater Benefits and Fewer Burdens in Highly Urban Areas?

  Speirs, K. E., Gordon, R. A., Powers, E. T., Koester, B. D. & Fiese, B. H., Feb 17 2020, In: Early Education and Development. 31, 2, p. 153-176 24 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Child Care 100%
  • child care 90%
  • urban area 81%
  • Food 65%
  • food 64%

• What Policymakers Should Know About the Fiscal Impact of COVID-19 on Illinois

  IGPA COVID-19 Pandemic Task Force, Hewings, G. J. D., Finkin, M. W., Reif, J., Fullerton, D., Jones, F., DeBrock, L. M., Gaines, B. J., Leytham Powell, T., Wilson, R. F., Lawless, R. M. & Powers, E. T., Apr 9 2020, Institute of Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois. 17 p. (Economic & Fiscal Impact Group Report; no. 1)

  Research output: Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other report

  • pandemics 100%
  • tax 32%
  • expenditure 30%
  • economics 17%
  • finance 16%
• 2017

  Family structure and young adult health outcomes

  Slade, A. N., Beller, A. H. & Powers, E. T., Mar 1 2017, In: Review of Economics of the Household. 15, 1, p. 175-197 23 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Young Adults 92%
  • Health Outcomes 90%
  • family structure 83%
  • health behavior 41%
  • health 36%

• The eldercare landscape: Evidence from California

  McMillen, D. P. & Powers, E. T., Sep 2017, In: Health Economics (United Kingdom). 26, p. 139-157 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • nursing home 100%
  • Nursing Homes 93%
  • Long-Term Care 49%
  • Econometric Models 40%
  • evidence 38%
• 2011

  Should government subsidize caregiver wages? some evidence on worker turnover and the cost of long-term care in group homes for persons with developmental disabilities

  Powers, E. T. & Powers, N. J., Mar 2011, In: Journal of Disability Policy Studies. 21, 4, p. 195-209 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Group Homes 100%
  • Salaries and Fringe Benefits 86%
  • Disabled Persons 79%
  • Long-Term Care 77%
  • turnover 71%
• 2010

  Causes of caregiver turnover and the potential effectiveness of wage subsidies for solving the long-term care workforce 'crisis'

  Powers, E. T. & Powersy, N. J., 2010, In: Contributions to Economic Analysis and Policy. 10, 1, 5.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Caregivers 76%
  • Public Policy 9%
• 2009

  The impact of minimum-wage increases: Evidence from fast-food establishments in Illinois and Indiana

  Powers, E. T., Dec 2009, In: Journal of Labor Research. 30, 4, p. 365-394 30 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Wages 100%
  • Workers 54%
  • Personnel 33%
  • Labour Statistics 32%
  • Labor 32%
• 2006

  Supplemental security income, labor supply, and migration

  Neumark, D. & Powers, E. T., Jul 2006, In: Journal of Population Economics. 19, 3, p. 447-479 33 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • labor supply 100%
  • labor migration 89%
  • Labor Supply 74%
  • Income 72%
  • income 52%

• The incredible shrinking program: Trends in SSI participation of the aged

  Elder, T. E. & Powers, E. T., May 2006, In: Research on Aging. 28, 3, p. 341-358 18 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Income 100%
  • income 81%
  • participation 64%
  • trend 59%
  • Retirement 48%
• 2005

  The effect of the SSI program on labor supply: Improved evidence from social security administrative files

  Neumark, D. & Powers, E. T., Jan 2005, In: Social Security Bulletin. 65, 3, p. 45-60 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • labor supply 100%
  • social security 74%
  • income 52%
  • evidence 32%

• The effects of changes in state SSI supplements on preretirement labor supply

  Neumark, D. & Powers, E. T., Jan 2005, In: Public Finance Review. 33, 1, p. 3-35 33 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • labor supply 100%
  • Labor Supply 74%
  • Income 72%
  • supplement 70%
  • income 52%

• The supplemental security income program and incentives to claim social security retirement early

  Powers, E. T. & Neumark, D., Mar 2005, In: National Tax Journal. 58, 1, p. 5-26 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Social Security 100%
  • Early Retirement 98%
  • Income 74%
  • Insurance 37%
  • Social Security Administration 21%
• 2003

  Children's health and maternal work activity: Estimates under alternative disability definitions

  Powers, E. T., 2003, In: Journal of Human Resources. 38, 3, p. 522-556 35 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Children's Health 100%
  • Alternatives 36%
  • Medical problems 28%
  • Work Hours 23%
  • Specifications 16%

• The interaction of public retirement income programs in the United States

  Powers, E. T. & Neumark, D., May 2003, In: American Economic Review. 93, 2, p. 261-265 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2001

  New estimates of the impact of child disability on maternal employment

  Powers, E. T., May 2001, In: American Economic Review. 91, 2, p. 135-139 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• The size and frequency of price changes: Evidence from grocery stores

  Powers, E. T. & Powers, N. J., 2001, In: Review of Industrial Organization. 18, 4, p. 397-416 20 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Grocery Stores 100%
  • Price Changes 73%
  • Costs 30%
  • Common Shocks 27%
  • Firm Heterogeneity 23%
• 2000

  Block granting welfare: Fiscal impact on the states

  Powers, E. T., Nov 2000, In: Economic Development Quarterly. 14, 4, p. 323-339 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • welfare reform 100%
  • Welfare Reform 48%
  • Funding 48%
  • Welfare Programs 44%
  • welfare 36%

• Welfare for the elderly: The effects of SSI on pre-retirement labor supply

  Neumark, D. & Powers, E., Oct 2000, In: Journal of Public Economics. 78, 1-2, p. 51-80 30 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Labor Supply 90%
  • Income 88%
  • Social Security Benefits 21%
  • Labour Market 18%
  • Labor Income 17%
• 1998

  Does means-testing welfare discourage saving? Evidence from a change in AFDC policy in the United States

  Powers, E. T., Apr 1 1998, In: Journal of Public Economics. 68, 1, p. 33-53 21 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Means-testing 100%
  • Assets 37%
  • Female-headed Households 30%
  • Welfare Programs 29%
  • Young Women 28%

• The effect of means-tested income support for the elderly on pre-retirement saving: Evidence from the SSI program in the U.S.

  Neumark, D. & Powers, E., May 1 1998, In: Journal of Public Economics. 68, 2, p. 181-206 26 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

  • Income Support 100%
  • Retirement Saving 94%
  • Income 69%
  • Program Participation 15%
  • Household Saving 15%
• 1995

  Growth and Poverty Revisited

  Powers, E. T., Apr 15 1995, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, (Economic Commentary).

  Research output: Working paper › Discussion paper