Work

Volunteerism, redistribution and gender

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We explore whether, and to what extent, individuals respond to increased transitory or permanent inequality in regional income by offering more unpaid voluntary work. We find strong evidence that women, but not men, are more likely to supply such work, both at the extensive and intensive margin, if they live in areas that experience persistently high-income inequality. Our analysis suggests that women are intrinsically inequality averse and may regard voluntary work as a way of achieving a more equitable income distribution. JEL Classifications: D64, I30.

Source: Scottish Journal of Political Economy

DOI: 10.1111/sjpe.12410

Authors: John G. Sessions, Alexandros Zangelidis

Institutions: Newcastle University, University of Aberdeen

Language: English

Topic: Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, No poverty, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,760