The pecuniary and non-pecuniary costs of job displacement—The risky job of being back to work

B-Tier
Journal: European Economic Review
Year: 2013
Volume: 61
Issue: C
Pages: 205-216

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Abstract

This paper investigates the effect of displacement on workplace injury risk and earnings using Italian administrative data on work histories merged with data on individual job-related accidents. Compared to a control group of non-displaced workers selected with propensity score matching techniques, re-employed displaced workers are exposed to moderate earnings losses and experience approximately a 79% increase in workplace injuries. This sizeable reduction in the quality of non-pecuniary working conditions is driven by the transition to new occupations and the risk imposed by new work environments.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:eecrev:v:61:y:2013:i:c:p:205-216
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29