Abstract

VILLEDA SANTANA, Mary C.  and  NAVA BOLANOS, Isalia. Life-Cycle Hypothesis in Mexico: An Analysis of Income by Gender. Prob. Des [online]. 2019, vol.50, n.197, pp.3-29.  Epub Oct 18, 2019. ISSN 0301-7036.  https://doi.org/10.22201/iiec.20078951e.2019.197.67387.

This paper analyzes the income profile of Mexican households. In order to do so, a semi-parametric model was estimated using gender of the head of the household. The results indicate that, due to the age effect, the income profile of households with a female head of household forms a flat, inverted U, in contrast to the proposition put forth by the life-cycle hypothesis. Conversely, income patterns of male-headed households were consistent with the form established in the hypothesis. Unlike its female counterpart, this profile was unaffected by family structure. This confirms that income is lower in female-headed households throughout the life cycle.

Keywords : household income; life cycle hypothesis; female and male-headed households; semi-parametric model; pseudo-panel method.

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