The effects of health shocks on labor market outcomes: evidence from UK panel data

• DOI: 10.1007/s10198-018-0985-z
• Publication Date: 2018-06-06T04:07:48Z
• Authors: Otto Lenhart
• Keywords: Survey data collection

This study examines the link between health shocks and labor market outcomes in United Kingdom. For sample periods of up to 9 years, I use longitudinal data from British Household Panel Survey test how sudden affect a number outcomes, such as household income, employment status, hours worked. Additionally, potential mechanisms underlying declines outcomes. By estimating propensity score matching difference-in-differences models, shows that lead significant persistent reductions earnings. The effects are strongest for individuals experiencing severe shocks, males, with higher education those working managerial jobs. When examining channels, provide evidence increased care expenditures usage well reduced work productivity can explain observed on