The Effects of Paid Leave Policies on Work and Elder Care

This dissertation consists of three papers studying the relationship between paid leave
policies and work and informal care outcomes among older workers. Paper one investigates
whether different types of paid leave provided by employers are associated with the supply of
elder care. Paper two examines the role of paid leave in determining labor market outcomes for
older workers with a family member who experiences a health decline. Paper three analyzes the
case in South Korea -- how leave policies influence labor market outcomes for older workers
with a spouse who experiences a health decline.