Independent aging: Evaluation of the adoption of welfare technologies in Lister

Abstract

This thesis evaluates the implementation of a welfare technology program in 6 Norwegian municipalities. The program's objective is to promote independence in older populations and reduce the need for institutional services. I estimate the effects of the program by using an augmented synthetic control method (ASCM). My results show no evidence that the program had an effect on long term care expenditures, mortality, and the utilization of specialized and municipal health services. This thesis, together with previous literature highlights the complexities behind the evaluation of these type of technologies and provides suggestions for further research.