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The article aims to explore the economics of paid sick leave, highlighting both theoretical and empirical aspects.

The Economics of Paid Sick Leave

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This article examines paid sick leave policies, impacts on health, and economic implications.

The article aims to explore the economics of paid sick leave, highlighting both theoretical and empirical aspects.
Analyzed the evolution of paid sick leave in the US from 63% to 77% access.
Discussed government regulation rationales and trade-offs in paid sick leave design.
Reviewed economic models for optimal paid sick leave policies.
Identified significant negative externalities from contagious diseases when individuals work while sick.
Outlined key trade-offs in designing effective paid sick leave schemes.
Highlighted the role of economic modeling in informing policy decisions regarding paid sick leave.

Pichler et al. (2026) studied this question.

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