Market work, wages, and men's health

Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the complex interrelations among work-time, wages, and health identified in the Grossman model of the demand for health. Hansen's generalized method of moments techniques are employed to estimate a 3-equation simultaneous model designed to capture the time dependent character of these interrelationships. We then estimate simpler models with more restrictive assumptions commonly found in the literature and find substantial differences between these estimates and those from our simultaneous model. For example, the positive relationship between work-time and health found in other studies disappears when the relevant simultaneities are taken into account.

Do income effects mask social and behavioural factors when looking at universal health care provision?

“…It is also possible that health affects the income generating capacity of individuals so what is believed to be the impact of income on service uptake is the impact of previous health [31][32][33]. Similarly, previous education has important effects on income and health [18,[28][29][30][31][32][33][34]. Our estimation dealt with these issues by incorporating measurements of average health and well-being from 1991 to 2003 as well as previous educational qualifi cations.…”

Evaluation of the Effects of Education on Job Satisfaction: Independent Single-Equation vs. Structural Equation Models

“…Evidence about the effects of education on health status may be found, among many others, in Berger and Leigh (1989); Grossman and Kaestner (1997); and Kenkel (1991). From more general perspectives, Hartog and Oosterbeck (1998) have explored the multiple relationships among health, wealth, and happiness, and Haveman et al (1994) use a three-equation simultaneous model to provide evidence about the time-dependent nature of the links between work effort, wages and workers' health status.…”

Improving health in an advanced economy: An economywide analysis for Australia

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