Does paid sick leave encourage staying at home? Evidence from the United States during a pandemic
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Martin S. Andersen, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: We study the impact of a temporary U.S. paid sick leave mandate that became effective April 1st,2020 on self-quarantining, proxied by physical mobility behaviors gleaned from cellular devices.We study this policy using generalized difference-in-differences methods, leveraging pre-policycounty-level heterogeneity in the share of workers likely eligible for paid sick leave benefits. Wefind that the policy leads to increased self-quarantining as proxied by staying home. We also findthat COVID-19 confirmed cases decline post-policy.
Does paid sick leave encourage staying at home? Evidence from the United States during a pandemic
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Health Economics, 32(6)
- Language: English
- Date: 2023
- Keywords
- infectious disease spread, paid sick leave, pandemic disease, physical mobility