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Absenteeism in the UK: A Comparison Across Genders

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  • Sarah Bridges
  • Karen Mumford

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We analyse an empirical model of absence from work based upon a variant of the traditional work–leisure model of labour supply. The model is tested with data from the 1993 UK Family Expenditure Survey and a comparison of absenteeism is made across genders. We find substantial differences in the probability of absenteeism across gender and various family situations. We also find that our conclusions concerning gender differences in absenteeism are sensitive to the definition of absenteeism used and that the differences in the determination of these measures may help to explain some of the existing disagreements in the literature.

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  • Sarah Bridges & Karen Mumford, 2001. "Absenteeism in the UK: A Comparison Across Genders," Manchester School, University of Manchester, vol. 69(3), pages 276-284, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:manchs:v:69:y:2001:i:3:p:276-284
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-9957.00248
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    • J6 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers

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