The role of culture in long-term care arrangement decisions

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
Year: 2017
Volume: 143
Issue: C
Pages: 186-200

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0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

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Abstract

In this paper, we show how and to what extent cultural factors may influence the LTC market and elderly living arrangements. Using a spatial regression discontinuity design, we exploit the within-state variation in language groups in Switzerland to provide evidence about cultural differences in LTC use. We show that elderly people residing in regions speaking a Latin language (French, Italian and Romansh) enter nursing homes in worse health conditions and rely more on home-based care compared to elderly people residing in the neighboring German regions. Differences in the strength of family ties across linguistic groups represent the most reasonable explanation for such differences.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jeborg:v:143:y:2017:i:c:p:186-200
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25