Non-linear relationship between body mass index and labor market outcomes: new evidence from China

Using data from a most recent national household survey in China, we provide new evidence for the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and labor market attainments. In contrast to previous studies, we find a non-linear relationship between BMI and employment / wages, especially for women. There is no substantial heterogeneity across occupation in the effect of BMI on women’s wages.

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Year of publication:	2011-12
Authors:	Luo, Mi ; Zhang, Chuanchuan

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Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Luo, Mi and Zhang, Chuanchuan (2011): Non-linear relationship between body mass index and labor market outcomes: new evidence from China.
Classification:	J31 - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials by Skill, Training, Occupation, etc ; I12 - Health Production: Nutrition, Mortality, Morbidity, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Disability, and Economic Behavior ; J64 - Unemployment: Models, Duration, Incidence, and Job Search
Source:	BASE

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