How does Hamermesh study time use economics?
I utilize detailed time-use surveys, which track how individuals allocate their hours across different activities. By combining this with income and demographic data, I can empirically estimate the economic value of leisure and other non-market activities. This involves sophisticated statistical techniques to isolate causal relationships and control for confounding factors, revealing the opportunity costs of how we spend our time.
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