EFFECTS OF A CHILD'S DISABILITY ON AFFECTED FEMALE'S LABOUR SUPPLY IN AUSTRALIA

摘要: Australia has experienced a growing rate of child disability, with the 3.7 per cent in 1998 increasing to 4.3 2003 for children aged under four years and from 9.5 10 five 14 same period. However, surprisingly no study examined economic effects disability Australian context. This paper attempts quantify link between child's work behaviour female affected family. Our findings provide empirical justifications current policy linking severity level assessment eligibility Carer Payment (Child). We also found that different impacts on labour market activities married women non-married women. It appears imposes greater hardship than terms choice decision. Once manage enter force, they may have stay as usual even if disabled child, because not other family members turn help do.