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Physical inactivity and working hour inflexibility: evidence from a U.S. sample of older men

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  • Chung-Ping Loh, 2009. "Physical inactivity and working hour inflexibility: evidence from a U.S. sample of older men," Review of Economics of the Household, Springer, vol. 7(3), pages 257-281, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:reveho:v:7:y:2009:i:3:p:257-281
    DOI: 10.1007/s11150-009-9055-8
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    Keywords

    Physical activity; Time allocation; Working hour restriction; I12; J22;
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    JEL classification:

    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • J22 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Time Allocation and Labor Supply

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