Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/232429 
Year of Publication: 
2021
Series/Report no.: 
CESifo Working Paper No. 8832
Publisher: 
Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute (CESifo), Munich
Abstract: 
Although the elderly are more vulnerable to COVID-19, the empirical evidence suggests that they do not behave more cautiously in the pandemic than younger individuals. This theoretical model argues that some individuals might not comply with the COVID-19 measures to reassure themselves that they are not vulnerable, and that the incentives for such self-signaling can be stronger for the elderly. The results suggest that communication strategies emphasizing the dangers of COVID-19 could backfire and reduce compliance among the elderly.
Subjects: 
motivated beliefs
compliance behaviour
age
health
Covid-19
JEL: 
C70
D91
D82
I12
I18
Document Type: 
Working Paper
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