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Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Nov 2023

Employment Situation Of Veterans: October 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during October 2023.


Navigating Duality In Black & African Americans’ Military Journey, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Oct 2023

Navigating Duality In Black & African Americans’ Military Journey, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Executive Order 9981, which formally desegregated the military in 1948, this brief presents data on some of the contemporary “dualities” in the experience of Black veterans. It highlights both positive and negative aspects of Black and African American service members and veterans who have made significant contributions to the U.S. military throughout history, despite the challenges of segregation, discrimination, and unequal treatment.


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Oct 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: September 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during September 2023.


Unemployment, Alcohol, And Tobacco Use: Separating State Dependence From Unobserved Heterogeneity, Monica Deza Sep 2023

Unemployment, Alcohol, And Tobacco Use: Separating State Dependence From Unobserved Heterogeneity, Monica Deza

Center for Policy Research

Previous literature presents mixed evidence on the effect of alcohol consumption on labor market outcomes. On one hand, heavy alcohol consumption has been shown to have detrimental effects on labor market outcomes. On the other hand, moderate consumption is positively associated with wages and employment. Despite substantial reduced form evidence, previous literature has not been able to separately identify the causal pathways linking moderate versus heavy alcohol use to labor market performance due to the lack of natural experiments that only target moderate versus heavy drinking, as well as limitations of available structural methods that model state dependence and unobserved …


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: August 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Sep 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: August 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during August 2023.


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: July 2023, Institute For Veterans And Miltary Families At Syracuse University Aug 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: July 2023, Institute For Veterans And Miltary Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during July 2023.


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: June 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jul 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: June 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during June 2023


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: May 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jun 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: May 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during May 2023


Missing Perspectives: Asian American & Pacific Islander In The Military--From Service To Civilian Life, Jeanette Yih Harvie, Rosalinda V. Maury, Rachel Linsner May 2023

Missing Perspectives: Asian American & Pacific Islander In The Military--From Service To Civilian Life, Jeanette Yih Harvie, Rosalinda V. Maury, Rachel Linsner

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This infographic provides key highlights for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) service members, veterans, and their families. The information and statistics in this document are from various data collection efforts centered on military life, resource and financial needs, employment, entrepreneurship, and higher education. Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse racial groups in the U.S. (their heritage traces to over 30 different countries and ethnic groups and include over 100 languages and dialects).


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: April 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University May 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: April 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during April 2023


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: March 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Apr 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: March 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during March 2023


Over Two-Thirds Of Opioid Overdose Victims In Canada Were Employed Before They Died, Alexander Cheung, Joseph Marchand, Patricia Mark Mar 2023

Over Two-Thirds Of Opioid Overdose Victims In Canada Were Employed Before They Died, Alexander Cheung, Joseph Marchand, Patricia Mark

Population Health Research Brief Series

As in the United States, drug overdose is the leading cause of unnatural death in Canada, with most overdoses involving opioids. The authors of this brief quantify the lost labor productivity from opioid overdoses in Canada. They show that from 2016 to 2019, over two-thirds of opioid overdose victims were working and contributing to the economy before they died, with those employed in construction, trades, and transportation having the highest opioid overdose rates. The authors argue that destigmatizing drug use, ensuring a safe supply, and improving access to medical care and take-home Naloxone kits are critical for reducing overdose deaths.


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: February 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Mar 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: February 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during February 2023


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Feb 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: January 2023, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during January 2023


The Employment Situation Of Veterans: December 2022, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University Jan 2023

The Employment Situation Of Veterans: December 2022, Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

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Veteran employment trends and statistics among various demographics during December 2022