Table 3.
Projected Annual Income Change Due to ADHD in the United States (Billions)*
Age Group (y) | Household Income (Basic) | Household Income (Advanced) | Heckman (Basic) | Heckman (Advanced) |
---|---|---|---|---|
18-24 | $1.4 | $1.7 | $0.8 | $0.6 |
25-34 | -$24.7 | -$28.0 | -$20.4 | -$22.2 |
35-49 | -$57.2 | -$67.7 | -$31.0 | -$36.4 |
50-64 | -$19.0 | -$22.0 | -$16.5 | -$19.5 |
Total | -$99.4 | -$115.9 | -$67.0 | -$77.5 |
The basic models assume that observed differences in educational attainment and achievement are not attributable to ADHD. The advanced models assume that observed differences in educational attainment and achievement are fully attributable to ADHD.