Moonlighting: multiple motives and gender differences

C-Tier
Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2001
Volume: 33
Issue: 11
Pages: 1391-1410

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Abstract

This paper examines the incidence and reasons for moonlighting with a focus on gender differences. The study specifies and estimates a bivariate probit model of labour supply and the decision to hold more than one job. It is found that the factors leading men and women to moonlight are similar. A wage decomposition analysis reveals that 93 percent of the differential between male and female moonlighters' wages is not explained by differences in characteristics, and little connection is found between an individual's human capital and their moonlighting wage. Finally, it is found that moonlighters are less likely to report their income.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:taf:applec:v:33:y:2001:i:11:p:1391-1410
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-24