Invites you to a  Microeconometrics & Public Policy seminar presented by

Sergey Aleexev

(University of Sydney)

Robust estimates of intergenerational transmission of drinking

Friday 16 September

12.00pm – 1.00pm

Via Zoom: Meeting Link

Abstract: This is the first study that uses a large, nationally representative dataset to quantify the intergenerational transmission of alcohol consumption. The preferred Poisson regression shows that drinking is transmitted only from the parent who shares the offspring’s gender. Estimated elasticity for females is marginally higher than for males (10.4% vs. 10.1%) and takes root at a younger offspring age. Further, exposing children to parental drinking at ages 12-18, as opposed to younger ages, maximises transmission. A comparison of estimates from biological and non-biological parents suggests that genetics, rather than environment, accounts for up to 10% of male transmission. Finally, it is demonstrated that the estimates are highly sensitive to modelling choices, explaining inconsistent findings in addiction literature.

For further information contact: Microeconometrics & Public Policy Seminar Coordinator Dr Rebecca McKibbin (rebecca.mckibbin@sydney.edu.au)

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