Table 11 Advantages and disadvantages of the IABS and the GSOEP
IABS | GSOEP | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Advantages | Disadvantages | Advantages | Disadvantages |
1) Large sample size | 1) No direct information on childbirth | 1) Complete fertility history available | 1) Small sample Size |
2) Precise information on wages and employment | 2) No information on marital status, spousal income and labour supply, child care usage, etc. | 2) Information on e.g. marital status, spousal income and labour supply, child care usage, etc. | 2) Wages and employment are likely to be measured with error |
3) No information on parental leave of fathers | 3) Parental leave of fathers can be analyzed | ||
4) Information on marginal employment since 1999 only | 4) Information on marginal employment | ||
5) No information on hours worked, other than full-time and part-time work | 5) Information on (actual and usual) hours worked | ||
6) Civil servants (e.g. teachers) and self-employed are excluded | 6) Covers all individuals |