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[Family structure and income: a first analysis on cross-section data]
Statistica
|October 1, 1994
Summary
This study investigated household income differences based on householder sex using 1991 Italian survey data. A regression model analyzed the impact of householder sex on family and per-capita income disparities.
Area of Science:
- Economics
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Context:
- Utilizes data from the 1991 Bank of Italy Survey on Household Income.
- Examines household economic structures and income distribution.
Purpose:
- To investigate the hypothesis of income differentials based on the sex of the household head.
- To quantify the contribution of householder sex to income disparities.
Summary:
- A multiple regression model was formulated to analyze income differences.
- The model assesses the influence of householder sex on both family and per-capita income.
Impact:
- Provides insights into gender-based economic inequalities within households.
- Contributes to understanding socioeconomic factors affecting income distribution.