The economics of time use

• Other Authors: Hamermesh, Daniel S., Pfan, Gerald A.
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald, 2004.
• Series: Contributions to economic analysis ; v. 271.
• Subjects: Business & Economics > Economics > General.; Education > General.; Economic theory & philosophy.; Time management surveys.; Cost and standard of living.; Time management.

These studies are based on information on time use in nine countries. Such studies will become more common as more governments fund time-budget surveys and as economists realize the benefits of using this type of data. Each does something that either could not have been accomplished at all, or that...