Department of Economics, Duncan Wing, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, 199 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, UK.
Eur J Health Econ. 2019 Feb;20(1):83-98. doi: 10.1007/s10198-018-0985-z. Epub 2018 Jun 6.
This study examines the link between health shocks and labor market outcomes in the United Kingdom. For sample periods of up to 9 years, I use longitudinal data from the British Household Panel Survey to test how sudden health shocks affect a number of labor market outcomes, such as labor and household income, employment status, and hours worked. Additionally, the study examines potential mechanisms underlying the link between health declines and labor market outcomes. By estimating propensity score matching difference-in-differences models, the study shows that sudden health declines lead to significant and persistent reductions in earnings. The effects are strongest for individuals experiencing severe health shocks, males, individuals with higher education and those working in managerial jobs. When examining potential channels, I provide evidence that increased health care expenditures and health care usage as well as reduced work productivity can explain the observed effects on labor market outcomes.
本研究考察了英国健康冲击与劳动力市场结果之间的联系。在长达 9 年的样本期内，我使用来自英国家庭面板调查的纵向数据，检验了突发健康冲击如何影响劳动力市场结果，如劳动和家庭收入、就业状况和工作时间。此外，本研究还探讨了健康状况下降与劳动力市场结果之间联系的潜在机制。通过估计倾向得分匹配差分模型，本研究表明，突然的健康下降会导致收入显著且持续下降。对于经历严重健康冲击的个人、男性、受教育程度较高的个人以及从事管理工作的个人来说，影响最大。在考察潜在渠道时，我提供了证据表明，增加医疗保健支出和医疗保健使用以及降低工作效率可以解释对劳动力市场结果的观察到的影响。
