Do you have time to take a walk together? Private and joint time within the household

A-Tier
Journal: Economic Journal
Year: 2021
Volume: 131
Issue: 635
Pages: 1051-1080

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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

Abstract

We develop a theoretical model for the intra-household allocation of time and consumption that distinguishes between partners’ joint and private leisure. Estimating the model using time-use data leads to five findings. First, the intra-household expenditure distribution correlates with relative wages, consistent with the collective model. Second, men put relatively more weight on private expenditure and composite leisure. Third, joint and private leisure are imperfect substitutes. Fourth, joint and private leisure are independent of the wage distribution, suggesting that togetherness does not substitute for economic factors. Fifth, higher female wages imply higher childcare hours for women, but lower for men.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:oup:econjl:v:131:y:2021:i:635:p:1051-1080.
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-24