Labor market impacts of destructive California wildfires.

The article analyzes the labor market impacts of destructive California wildfires utilizing panel data structure of multiple wildfire events across time in multiple counties in the state and using a generalized difference-in-difference modeling approach. Data shows wildfire trends, seasons and geogr...

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Publicado en:Monthly Labor Review pp. 1 - 17
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: US Department of Labor Jul2023
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Sumario:The article analyzes the labor market impacts of destructive California wildfires utilizing panel data structure of multiple wildfire events across time in multiple counties in the state and using a generalized difference-in-difference modeling approach. Data shows wildfire trends, seasons and geographic differences. It discusses the impact of wildfires on local employment changes and overall labor market across industries including construction, professional and business services.