Disability, gender, and the British labour market

C-Tier
Journal: Oxford Economic Papers
Year: 2006
Volume: 58
Issue: 3
Pages: 407-449

Score contribution per author:

0.335 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Using UK LFS data, we examine the impact of disability on labour market outcomes by gender since the Disability Discrimination Act. Substantial differences in employment incidence and earnings continue to exist, especially for those with mental health problems. Distinguishing between work-limiting and non-work-limiting disability, the unobserved productivity effect of disability can be separated from discrimination. Limited evidence of wage discrimination against the disabled exists, but the 'penalty' for work-limiting disability, while falling for men, has increased for women. The improvement for disabled males is largely 'unexplained', possibly reflecting the impact of the legislation; this is not the case for females. Copyright 2006, Oxford University Press.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:oup:oxecpp:v:58:y:2006:i:3:p:407-449
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25