The Long-Run Labour Market Consequences of Teenage Motherhood

摘要: In this paper, we estimate the consequences of teenage motherhood on schooling and subsequent adult wages. The common wisdom states that childbearing, by competing for time, reduces labour market experience, thus reducing However, decisions to have a child as teenager quit school at 16 might be endogenous. order design an effective policy negative impact pregnancy, it is important study its in long run. Using data from NCDS, find childbearing decreases probability post-16 18% 24%. This effect ranges 7% 22% when accounting unobserved heterogeneity. Based lower estimates, may been previously overstated. long-term work experience wages are drastic. Experience reduced least 2.5 years, pay differential age 33 12% 52%. Teenage pregnancy appears consequences. Government aiming encourage participation efficient way reduce these scarring effects.