Labor market effects of sports and exercise: Evidence from Canadian panel data

B-Tier
Journal: Labour Economics
Year: 2015
Volume: 35
Issue: C
Pages: 1-15

Authors (2)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

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

Abstract

Based on the Canadian National Population Health Survey we estimate the effects of individual sports and exercise on individual labor market outcomes. The data covers the period from 1994 to 2008. It is longitudinal and rich in life-style, health, and physical activity information. Exploiting these features of the data allows for a credible identification of the effects as well as for estimating dose–response relationships. Generally, we find positive long-run income effects. However, an activity level above the current recommendation of the WHO for minimum physical activity is required to reap the long-run benefits.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:labeco:v:35:y:2015:i:c:p:1-15
Journal Field
Labor
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25