Household labor economics

"This Research Collection surveys the main contribution to labor supply decisions within the family. It covers both theory, from the initial 'unitary' model that postulates that the family behaves as a single decision maker, to modern 'collective' approaches that concentrate...

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Other Authors: Chiappori, Pierre-André (Editor), Meghir, Costas (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Northampton Edward Elgar Publishing 2021, 2021
Series:The international library of critical writings in economics series
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Collection: Edward Elgar eBooks Collection Business & Economics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:"This Research Collection surveys the main contribution to labor supply decisions within the family. It covers both theory, from the initial 'unitary' model that postulates that the family behaves as a single decision maker, to modern 'collective' approaches that concentrates on differences in preferences and power relationships and empirical applications. Including an original Introduction by the Editors, a special emphasis is placed on dynamic approaches, in particular issues related to intra-household commitment, and on policy implications"--
Physical Description:896 pages
ISBN:9781789903546