Health and health inequality during the great recession: Evidence from the PSID.
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We estimate the impact of the Great Recession of 2007-2009 on health outcomes in the United States. We show that a one percentage point increase in the unemployment rate resulted in a 7.8-8.8% increase in reports of poor health. In addition, mental health was adversely impacted. These effects were concentrated among those with strong labor force attachments. Whites, the less educated, and women were the most impacted demographic groups.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Economics and human biology
دوره 29 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2018