Human capital measurement: a survey
G Folloni, G Vittadini - Journal of economic surveys, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
After a short history of the concept of human capital (henceforth HC) in economic thought
(Section 1), this study presents the two main methods for estimating the value of the stock of …
(Section 1), this study presents the two main methods for estimating the value of the stock of …
The economics of risky health behaviors
Risky health behaviors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, drug use, unprotected sex, and
poor diets and sedentary lifestyles (leading to obesity) are a major source of preventable …
poor diets and sedentary lifestyles (leading to obesity) are a major source of preventable …
The cost of harmful alcohol use in South Africa
RG Matzopoulos, J Corrigall… - South African Medical …, 2014 - journals.co.za
Background: The economic, social and health costs associated with alcohol-related harms
are important measures with which to inform alcohol management policies and laws. This …
are important measures with which to inform alcohol management policies and laws. This …
The effect of medical marijuana laws on labor market outcomes
JJ Sabia, TT Nguyen - The Journal of Law and Economics, 2018 - journals.uchicago.edu
This study is the first to estimate the impact of state medical marijuana laws (MMLs) on labor
market outcomes. First, using data from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, we …
market outcomes. First, using data from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, we …
The effects of recreational marijuana legalization on employment and earnings
Despite nearly 70 percent of the American public supporting legalization of recreational
marijuana, opponents argue that increased marijuana use may diminish motivation, impede …
marijuana, opponents argue that increased marijuana use may diminish motivation, impede …
Modeling the impact of a long‐term horizon and multiple treatment episodes on estimates of the cost‐effectiveness of alcohol treatment in the United States
Background Most clinical studies of alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment have short follow‐
up periods, underestimating the full benefits of alcohol treatment. Furthermore, clinical …
up periods, underestimating the full benefits of alcohol treatment. Furthermore, clinical …
A multilevel model of postmenopausal breast cancer incidence
Background: Breast cancer has a complex etiology that includes genetic, biologic,
behavioral, environmental, and social factors. Etiologic factors are frequently studied in …
behavioral, environmental, and social factors. Etiologic factors are frequently studied in …
Substance use and labour market nexus in South Africa
Substance abuse is a major public concern for the entire world. Using data from the National
Income Dynamic Study wave four, this study examines the impact of substance (alcohol and …
Income Dynamic Study wave four, this study examines the impact of substance (alcohol and …
Socio-economic determinants of alcohol consumption for South Africa
N Rashied - International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research, 2023 - ijadr.org
Design: Cross-sectional study exploring the various socio-economic factors associated with
alcohol consumption in South Africa. Setting: South Africans older than 15 years across the …
alcohol consumption in South Africa. Setting: South Africans older than 15 years across the …
Does Household Alcohol Consumption Affect Children's Education? Evidence from a Lower Middle-Income Country
We examine the impact of alcohol consumption on children's educational achievement
using the Vietnam Household Living Standard Surveys from 2012 to 2018. We find that …
using the Vietnam Household Living Standard Surveys from 2012 to 2018. We find that …