In:
Fiscal Studies, Wiley, Vol. 34, No. 3 ( 2013-09), p. 373-389
Abstract:
This paper has two main goals. The first is to analyse and measure gender differences in children's and adolescents' well‐being by using a capability approach. The second aim is to identify the parameters that can help design policies to improve children's and adolescents' well‐being. The econometric model used is a multiple indicator multiple causes (MIMIC) model, belonging to the class of structural equation models. The estimation is done on a sample of 10‐ to 17‐year‐old girls and boys and uses micro‐data from the Spanish Time Use Survey (2002–03). Results show that parents' working time, both paid and unpaid, is a determinant of children's well‐being. Gender differences are also especially significant, consequently posing important policy implications.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0143-5671
,
1475-5890
DOI:
10.1111/fisc.2013.34.issue-3
DOI:
10.1111/j.1475-5890.2013.12011.x
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2013
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2044782-6