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Misinformation belief, health behavior, and labor supply during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from tricycle drivers in the Philippines

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  • Park, Siho
  • Choi, Syngjoo
  • Kim, Hyuncheol Bryant
  • Sawada, Yasuyuki
  • Yamano, Takashi

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This study aims to analyze the behavioral consequences of people’s beliefs in conspiracy theories and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines. We employ unique panel data to examine the relationship among belief in misinformation, vaccination behavior, and labor supply of tricycle drivers in the Philippines. We find that individuals with higher risk preference are more likely to hold misinformed beliefs. These beliefs, in turn, are associated with reductions in vaccination and other preventive health behaviors. We also find that beliefs in misinformation delay workplace recovery.

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  • Park, Siho & Choi, Syngjoo & Kim, Hyuncheol Bryant & Sawada, Yasuyuki & Yamano, Takashi, 2026. "Misinformation belief, health behavior, and labor supply during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from tricycle drivers in the Philippines," Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics (formerly The Journal of Socio-Economics), Elsevier, vol. 121(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:soceco:v:121:y:2026:i:c:s2214804325001727
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socec.2025.102508
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