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The Effects of Cannabis Use on Wages of Prime-age Males.

Authors :
van Ours, Jan C.
Source :
Oxford Bulletin of Economics & Statistics; Oct2007, Vol. 69 Issue 5, p619-634, 16p, 7 Charts
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

This paper uses a data set collected among inhabitants of Amsterdam, to study whether wages of prime-age male workers are affected by cannabis use. The analysis shows that recent cannabis use has a negative effect on wages. The size of the wage effect depends on the age of onset. The earlier the start of cannabis use the larger the negative wage impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03059049
Volume :
69
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Oxford Bulletin of Economics & Statistics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26771859
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0084.2007.00480.x