The role of culture in long-term care arrangement decisions
Additional information
Authors
Gentili E.,
Masiero G.,
Mazzonna F.
Type
Journal Article
Year
2017
Language
English
Abstract
In this paper, we show how and to what extent cultural factors may influence the LTC market and elderly living arrangements. Using a spatial regression discontinuity design, we exploit the within-state variation in language groups in Switzerland to provide evidence about cultural differences in LTC use. We show that elderly people residing in regions speaking a Latin language (French, Italian and Romansh) enter nursing homes in worse health conditions and rely more on home-based care compared to elderly people residing in the neighboring German regions. Differences in the strength of family ties across linguistic groups represent the most reasonable explanation for such differences.
Keywords
Long-term care, Culture, Spatial RDD
Journal
Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
Volume
143
Pages (or article number)
186-200
Diffusion
License
License undefined
Visibility
Public
Status open access
Green
