The Health Consequences of Adverse Labor Market Events: Evidence from Panel Data |
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| Authors: | Johanna Catherine Maclean Douglas A Webber Michael T French Susan L Ettner |
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| Institution: | 1. Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;2. Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and IZA;3. University of Miami, Miami, Florida;4. David Geffen School of Medicine and Department of Health Policy and Management, Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health at the University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California |
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| Abstract: | This study investigates the associations between self‐assessed adverse labor market events (experiencing problems with coworkers, employment changes, financial strain) and health. Longitudinal data are obtained from the National Epidemiological Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions. Our findings suggest problems with coworkers, employment changes, and financial strain are associated, respectively, with a 3.1 percent (3.3 percent), 0.9 percent (0.2 percent), and 4.5 percent (5.1 percent) reduction in mental health among men (women). Associations are smaller in magnitude and less significant for physical health. |
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