Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2023
Publisher
Sciendo
Source Publication
IZA Journal of Labor Economics
Source ISSN
2193-8997
Original Item ID
DOI: 10.2478/izajole-2023-0003
Abstract
This paper uses data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics to study the relationship between job displacement and substance use among young adults. Results show that displacement is associated with increases in the probability of smoking cigarettes and drinking and the intensity of consuming alcohol and marijuana. Men, whites, and those who live with family/friends at the time of displacement are more likely to use hard drugs after job loss. Findings suggest that government policy designed to aid displaced workers should contain provisions to anticipate and respond to substance use disorders that may arise, particularly among younger job losers.
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Recommended Citation
Jolly, Nicholas A. and Davis, Gwendolyn J., "Young Adult Substance Use Following Involuntary Job Loss" (2023). Economics Faculty Research and Publications. 642.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/econ_fac/642
Comments
Published version. IZA Journal of Labor Economics, Vol. 12, No. 1 (January 2023). DOI. © 2023 Sciendo. Used with permission.