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A (time) series of unfortunate events: structural change, globalization, and the rise of occupational injuries

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There is a dearth of evidence on the evolution of occupational health in the developing world and on the extent to which it has been influenced by (1) the pattern of structural transformation in these economies and (2) integration with global markets. In this study, I compile a rich database on workplace injuries in India covering a five-decade period. I use these data to examine trends in the rate of occupational injuries and show that the rate of occupational injuries began trending sharply upwards starting in the 1990s.

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  • A.V. Chari, 2023. "A (time) series of unfortunate events: structural change, globalization, and the rise of occupational injuries," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2023-117, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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