| ID | 179960 |
| Title Proper | Impact of military downsizing on Two Italian communities |
| Other Title Information | a counterfactual approach using the synthetic control method |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Strazzera, Elisabetta ; Calia, Pinuccia P ; Sistu, Giovanni |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In this paper, we propose a quasi-experimental approach to assess the effect that downsizing of the largest experimental military base in Europe, located in Sardinia, Italy, had on local economies. The study shows the fruitfulness of the Synthetic Control method for assessment of socioeconomic impacts on a single treated unit when other standard methods for impact evaluation are not feasible. It is shown that the local communities analysed have been characterised by different levels of frailty, which should be attentively considered if further downsizing of the base will be placed on the political agenda. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 32, No.5; Aug 2021: p.600-620 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol: 32 No 5 |
| Key Words | Synthetic Control ; Military Downsizing ; Local Economic Impacts ; Counterfactual Methods |