Only Spot a Few Blacks the Higher I Go: Occupational Segregation and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jhacova Williams, Taylor Franklin and Andre Brown
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Jhacova Williams: American University
Taylor Franklin: American University
Andre Brown: American University

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Abstract: This project examines whether there exists a link between occupational segregation by race and labor market outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. We estimate the extent to which workers employed in occupations with higher concentrations of Black workers were more likely to indicate a change in employer, a change in hours employed, or a change in earnings during the pandemic. The results show that Black workers employed in occupations with higher concentrations of Black workers are more likely to indicate a reduction in hours and earnings compared to White workers employed in occupations with similar concentrations of Black workers during the pandemic. These results do not exist between Hispanic and White workers when comparing individuals employed in occupations with similar concentrations of Hispanic workers. Considering that short-term unemployment, long-term unemployment, or a reduction in earnings can affect future Social Security payments, racial differences in labor market outcomes are directly related to SSA programs and may have lasting impacts on individuals during older ages.

Pages: 28 pages
Date: 2023-09
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