Early-Career Job Instability and Life-Cycle Income Dynamics

Feb 1, 2026·
Antonio Cabrales
,
Maia Guell
Rocío Madera
Rocío Madera
· 1 min read
Abstract
Work in progress on early-career job instability and life-cycle income dynamics.
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Work in progress.

Labor Markets Life-Cycle Models Income Dynamics Temporary Contracts
Rocío Madera
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Rocío Madera
Assistant Professor of Economics
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Southern Methodist University and a CESifo Research Network Research Affiliate. My research combines rich micro-data with quantitative models to study how labor-market risk, fiscal transfers, and local economic conditions shape heterogeneous household decisions and welfare. Download my CV here to learn more about me and my work.