The effect of the L’Aquila earthquake on labour market outcomes
In this paper we analyse the effects of the L’Aquila earthquake on labour market outcomes for a period of fifteen months after its occurrence. Our estimates are based on a difference-in-differences strategy that compares residents of L’Aquila with residents of a control area before and after the earthquake. Three main results emerge from our empirical analysis: (1) the earthquake led to a modest, but significant, reduction in the probability of participating in the labour force for a period of nine months after the event; (2) while the employment likelihood decreased in the quarter immediately after the earthquake, it increased in the next four quarters; and (3) there is evidence of significant heterogeneous effects by gender and level of education. <br> <b>Keywords:</b> L’Aquila earthquake, labour force participation, employment, difference-in-differences
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2015
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Authors: | Pietro, Giorgio Di ; Mora, Toni |
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Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy. - Pion Ltd, London, ISSN 1472-3425. - Vol. 33.2015, 2, p. 239-255
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