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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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Published in:Monthly Labor Review pp. 1 - 17
Format: Article
Published: US Department of Labor Jul2023
Subjects:
Labor market
California wildfires
Unemployment statistics
Employment statistics
Drinking water quality
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary: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.