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军事基地关闭对年轻人的影响
Effects of military base closures on young adults
摘要
This study examines how young adults respond to local labor market disruptions caused by military base closures in Sweden between 1998 and 2005. The results show substantial differences in responses between men and women, reflecting the sharp gender imbalance in military roles. Affected men increase enrollment in tertiary education, particularly when living in proximity to higher education institutions. In contrast, women experience improved labor market outcomes a few years after a closure, with higher earnings and employment rates. This suggests that the structural transformation of the local labor market, following the exit of a major male‐dominated employer, benefits young women as they transition into employment in expanding sectors.
中文摘要
本研究探讨了1998年至2005年间瑞典军事基地关闭所引发的当地劳动力市场冲击对年轻人的影响。结果显示，男性和女性在应对方式上存在显著差异，这反映了军事岗位中严重的性别失衡。受影响的男性更倾向于接受高等教育，尤其是当他们居住在高等教育机构附近时。相比之下，女性在基地关闭数年后劳动力市场状况有所改善，表现为收入提高和就业率上升。这表明，随着以男性为主导的大型雇主退出，当地劳动力市场的结构性转型使年轻女性受益，她们得以进入扩张中的行业就业。