The Economic Impact of AIDS Treatment: Labor Supply in Western Kenya

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Thirumurthy, Harsha; Zívín, Joshua Graff; & Goldstein, Markus P. (2008). The Economic Impact of AIDS Treatment: Labor Supply in Western Kenya. Journal of Human Resources, 43(3), 511-552. PMCID: PMC3237059

Abstract

Using longitudinal survey data collected in collaboration with a treatment program, this paper estimates the economic impacts of antiretroviral treatment. The responses in two outcomes are studied: (1) labor supply of treated adult AIDS patients; and (2) labor supply of individuals in patients' households. Within six months after treatment initiation, there is a 20 percent increase in the likelihood of the patient participating in the labor force and a 35 percent increase in weekly hours worked. Young boys in treated patients' households work significantly less after treatment initiation, while girls and adult household members do not change their labor supply.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3368/jhr.43.3.511

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Journal Article

Year Published

2008

Journal Title

Journal of Human Resources

Author(s)

Thirumurthy, Harsha
Zívín, Joshua Graff
Goldstein, Markus P.

PMCID

PMC3237059

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Thirumurthy - 0000-0002-3308-7603