The effect of alcohol consumption on household income in Ireland

This paper presents a study of the effects of alcohol consumption on household income in Ireland using the Sl án National Health and Lifestyle Survey 2007 dataset, accounting for endogeneity and selection bias. Drinkers are categorised into one of four categories based on the recommended weekly drinking levels by the Irish Health Promotion Unit; those who never drank, non-drinkers, moderate and heavy drink ers. A multinomial logit OLS Two Step Estimate is used to explain individual's choice of drinking status and to correct for selection bias which would result in the selection into a particular category of drinking being endogenous.
Source: Alcohol - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research