New study reveals female labor supply elasticities vary during recessions.
The article explores how changes in women's work choices can vary depending on different factors. The researchers used a model to study how women decide to work more or less, and found that these decisions can be influenced by individual differences and historical events. They discovered that women's willingness to work more intensively or extensively can change during economic ups and downs. Overall, the study shows that women's labor supply elasticities can be quite diverse and can shift over time.