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Is it too hot to work? Evidence from Peru

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Will rising temperatures from climate change affect labour markets? This paper examines the impact of temperature on hours worked, using panel data from Peru covering the period from 2007 to 2015. We combine information on hours worked from household surveys with weather reanalysis data. Our findings show that high temperatures reduce hours worked, with the effect concentrated in informal jobs rather than in weather-exposed industries. These results suggest that labour market segmentation may shape how climate change affects labour outcomes in developing countries.

Source: Environment and Development Economics

DOI: 10.1017/s1355770x25100272

Author: Minoru Higa

Institution: Universidad de Los Andes

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change Policy and Economics

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550