| ID | 171015 |
| Title Proper | Improving the labor market uutcomes of US Veterans |
| Other Title Information | thelLong-run effect of the transition assistance program |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Li, Xiaoxue |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The success of military recruiting depends largely on the potential consequences of military services. This study examines how military service affects labor market outcomes of veterans. Specifically, I focus on how the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), a career assistance program, help military personnel transition to the civilian labor market. To identify the effects of TAP, I exploit variation in program accessibility generated by its initial rollout process. Using data from the Current Population Survey, I find that TAP improves the labor market outcomes of veterans, measured approximately ten years after separation. Specifically, it leads a significant increase in labor force participation. One possible mechanism is that TAP encourages the use of the GI Bill, a program that provides financial assistance to attend institutions of higher education. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 31, No.1, Jan 2020; p 48-69 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol: 31 No 1 |
| Key Words | Military recruitment ; Labor Supply ; Transition Assistance Program |