Chronic Illnesses and Injuries: An Evaluation of their Impact on Occupation and Revenues

Emmanuel Duguet (1) , Chr. Le Clainche (2)

1 ERUDITE - Equipe de Recherche sur l’Utilisation des Données Individuelles en lien avec la Théorie Economique
2 LAMETA - Laboratoire Montpelliérain d'Économie Théorique et Appliquée

This paper investigates whether chronic illnesses and injuries have a significant impact on the individual's performance in the labor market. We use the "Santé et Itinéraires Professionnels" (SIP, "Health and Labor Market Histories") survey, conducted in France in 2006-2007. We use the propensity score method in order to evaluate the impact of chronic illnesses and accidents on labor market participation and earnings. We find that both health events have a negative effect on professional careers and earnings, and that accidents have a greater impact on women's earnings.

Mots clés: chronic illness; accident; labor

Domaines: Economies et finances

Emmanuel Duguet, Chr. Le Clainche. Chronic Illnesses and Injuries: An Evaluation of their Impact on Occupation and Revenues. 2012. ⟨halshs-00674553v1⟩