PhD Student in Economics at Bocconi University.
I'm a 2nd year PhD student in Economics. My research areas are Applied Microeconomics, Political Economy, Development Economics and Health Economics.
Email: caio.dealmeida@unibocconi.it
Phone: +39 320 1503795
Investigating whether low-income individuals are more likely to face life-threatening events immediately after receiving a payment from the government;
Because such workers are liquidity-constrained, they do not smooth consumption and increase it immediately after the payment, engaging in behavior that favors mortality, such as substance abuse, eating unhealthy meals, etc;
Using both a TWFE and RDD approach, we found an increase of 9.5% in mortality counts in the week of payment for eligible workers, when compared to other weeks and non-eligible peers. Deaths were concentrated in causes the medical literature has estabUsing both a TWFE and RDD approach, we found an increase of 9.5% in mortality counts in the week of payment for eligible workers, when compared to other weeks and non-eligible peers. Deaths were concentrated in causes the medical literature has established a link with excessive consumption.lished a link with excessive consumption.
"Political Brokers and the Allocation of Social Benefits: the Case of Bolsa Família"
with Erick Baumgartner, Thea How Choon, and Giovanna Marcolongo
"Female Sterilization Restrictions and Fertility in Brazil"
with Sergio Firpo, Michael França, and Alysson Portella