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Superbonus and work injuries in the construction sector in Italy

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  • Andrea Benecchi

    (Bank of Italy)

  • Daniele Ruggeri

    (Bank of Italy)

  • Elisa Scarinzi

    (Bank of Italy)

Abstract

In response to the 2020 economic shutdown, the Italian government introduced the Superbonus, a substantial increase in existing incentives for residential building renovation aimed at supporting the construction sector. The measure triggered a sharp and sustained rise in sectoral output. Using sector-level data, we examine the policy's impact on workplace injuries, which have historically been frequent in construction. Contrary to previous evidence linking economic expansions to higher accident rates, we find that, following the introduction of the Superbonus, construction employment in Italy rose markedly relative to other sectors, while the injury rate declined slightly. Amid generally declining injury rates, driven by changes in legislation, the Superbonus reinforced this trend by increasing compliance incentives and the costs associated with regulatory infringements.

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  • Andrea Benecchi & Daniele Ruggeri & Elisa Scarinzi, 2026. "Superbonus and work injuries in the construction sector in Italy," Temi di discussione (Economic working papers) 1545, Bank of Italy, Economic Research and International Relations Area.
    • Handle: RePEc:bdi:wptemi:td_1545_26
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    JEL classification:

    • H24 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Personal Income and Other Nonbusiness Taxes and Subsidies
    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy
    • L74 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Construction
    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models

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