| Title | The Production of Functionality by the Elderly: A Household Production Function Approach |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | Kutty, NK |
| Journal | Applied Economics |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pagination | 1269-80 |
| Call Number | pubs_2000_Kutty_NAppEcon.pdf |
| Keywords | Consumption and Savings, Demographics, Health Conditions and Status, Net Worth and Assets |
| Abstract | This paper extends Becker's model of the household production function of human capital to the production of elderly functionality. In this model, elderly functionality is produced with the direct inputs of assistive devices, personal assistance, and nutritional intake. Education, endowment variables (like genetic endowment and sex) and health conditions (like stroke) determine the production function environment. Data from the Survey of Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest-Old (AHEAD) are used to estimate a production function of bathing functionality, using a two-stage estimation procedure. In the first stage, input demands for the endogenous functionality inputs are estimated, recognizing health heterogeneity. The results suggest that reverses in functionality caused by age and health conditions can be partially compensated for by the use of assistive devices (like grab bars and bathing equipment), secure nutritional intake, and moderate alcohol consumption. However, non-inputs like chronic health conditions, age, sex and genetic endowment exert a strong influence on the level of functionality. |
| Notes | ProCite field 3 : Cornell U |
| DOI | 10.1080/000368400404425 |
| Endnote Keywords | Household Production/Economics of the Elderly/Elderly/Health Status |
| Endnote ID | 1030 |
| Citation Key | 6679 |
