Topics in Middle Eastern and North African Economies
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-1-2021
Abstract
This paper studies the relationship among health, disability status and labor force participation of Turkish females by using Turkish panel of Survey of Income and Living Conditions (SILC) for the years 20122015. Although the aggregate behavior of labor force participation of Turkish females has been studied widely, the association between labor force status and health indicators has drew less attention. However, I believe that revealing the connection of health status and labor force behaviors in a country with a low level of female labor force participation is important for policy implications. I use self-reported health and disability status as health indicators and education level as socioeconomic status indicator. Results show that females with worse health and with disabilities have lower labor force participation rates. Additionally, when I control for education the results become even more profound.
Journal Title
Topics in Middle Eastern and North African Economies
ISSN
2334-282X
Publisher
Middle East Economic Association and Loyola University Chicago
Volume
23
Issue
1
Recommended Citation
Öncel, Burcu Düzgün, "Association among Health, Disability and Labor Force Status: A Panel Analysis on Turkish Females". Topics in Middle Eastern and North African Economies, electronic journal, 23, 1, Middle East Economic Association and Loyola University Chicago, 2021, http://www.luc.edu/orgs/meea/
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