Long-run effects of health shocks in a highly regulated labour market
Michele Belloni,
Irene Simonetti () and
Francesca Zantomio
Department of Economics and Statistics Cognetti de Martiis. Working Papers from University of Turin
Abstract:
Based on administrative data covering employment, social security and hospital record histories, we investigate the effect of acute cardiovascular health shocks resulting in unplanned hospitalisation, on blue collars’ long-term labour outcomes in Italy. The Italian institutional setting, characterised by a highly regulated labour market and high job protection, is different from that of countries - mainly Nordic and Anglo-Saxon -covered in previous studies. We apply matching and parametric regression techniques to remove possible bias arising from observable and time-invariant unobservable confounders. Results point at sizeable and persistent reductions in employment and labour income, while hours and wage adjustments appear limited. Whereas a relatively generous social insurance system might compensate the earnings loss, our findings question the appropriateness of existing labour inclusion policies.
Pages: pages 53
Date: 2019-11
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