“...We use large-scale register data on 450,000 Swedish males who underwent mandatory military enlistment at age 18, and a subsample of 150,000 siblings, to...”

“...Previous research has shown considerable marriage premiums in earnings for men, but often penalties for women of being in a union. In this study we extend this...”

“...By using historical data on about 50,000 twins born in Sweden during 1886–1958, we demonstrate a positive and statistically significant relationship between...”

“...We provide new evidence on the long-run labor market penalty of teenage overweight and obesity using unique and large-scale data on 150,000 male siblings from...”

“...With a growing share of older people in almost every population, discussions are being held worldwide about how to guarantee welfare in the immediate future...”

“...This paper develops a theoretical model of the family as producer of health- and social capital. There are both direct and indirect returns on the production...”

“...Overweight and obesity constitute a major and increasing health and welfare problem throughout the world. Assessing the multifaceted mechanisms – biological,...”

“...From a public database in Sweden we obtained a subject pool consisting of one group of 20 years old and another group exactly 50 years older. The groups...”

“...In preindustrial society, the loss of a spouse usually impelled the surviving party to adapt quickly by choosing between certain strategies: to remain the head...”

“...This article explores to what extent married middle-aged individuals in Europe are governed by the risk of experiencing divorce, when shaping their physical...”