Each presentation will be followed by a period of comments and discussion. The papers examine the numerous factors that influence the economic security of families in the United States and Mexico as they face the burdens of caring for children and the elderly. The presenters will examine the impact of Hispanic ethnicity and explore the consequences of population processes, including migration, on the formulation of U.S. and Latin American old-age policies. They will also investigate the evolution of the modern welfare state, summarize changing patterns of intergenerational transfers, and discuss the future role of federal entitlement programs. Sponsors, all part of UT Austin, include the LBJ School, the Population Research Center, the Institute of Gerontology, the Institute of Latin American Studies, the Center for Health Promotion Research, and the Urban Issues Program.
Attendance is limited.