Journal of Health Economics · 2026 · Alexander Ahammer、Gerald J. Pruckner、Flora Stiftinger
中文摘要
我们估计了乳腺癌对奥地利女性劳动市场和健康的长期影响。与同龄未患病女性的随机样本相比,确诊乳腺癌的女性在确诊五年后,医疗支出增加22.8%,无条件收入降低9%,就业概率降低5.8%,且以就业为条件存在6.4%的收入惩罚。我们讨论了工作质量、工时、失能以及雇主歧视等方面的变化,作为这些劳动市场调整背后的潜在机制。
Abstract
We estimate the long-run labor market and health effects of breast cancer among Austrian women. Compared to a random sample of same-aged non-affected women, those diagnosed with breast cancer face a 22.8 percent increase in health expenses, 9 percent lower unconditional earnings, 5.8 percent lower employment probability, and an earnings penalty conditional on employment of 6.4 percent five years after diagnosis. We discuss changes in job quality, hours, incapacitation, and employer discrimination as potential mechanisms behind these labor market adjustments.