A. “Competition, Asymmetric Information, and the Annuity Puzzle: Evidence from a Government-Run Exchange in Chile,” by Gastón Illanes and Manisha Padi (WP No. 2019-2, January 2019, .pdf format, 60p.). Note: Links to the abstract and the full text of the paper available at:
B. “Failure to Contribute: An Estimate of the Consequences of Non- and Underpayment of Self-Employment Taxes by Independent Contractors and On-Demand Workers on Social Security,” by Caroline Bruckner and Thomas L. Hungerford (WP No. 2019-1, January 2019, .pdf format, 40p.). Note: Links to the abstract and the full text of the paper available at: