Jon Fiva @fiva.no · May 13

We also study longevity using a RD design on close parliamentary elections (1921-1981). Unlike U.S.-based studies claiming big lifespan gains from winning office, we find no RD jump. Lines up w. @statmodeling.bsky.social’s skepticism: 🔗 statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu/2020/07/02/n...

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Jon Fiva · May 13

Our results suggest that, in Norway at least, political advancement doesn't seem to harm health—and may even help. 📄 Full paper: www.ifo.de/en/cesifo/pu... With Jo Thori Lind, Bjørn-Atle Reme & Henning Øien (@henningoien.bsky.social) 🧵Thanks for reading!