Deindustrialization

Deindustrialization decreases schooling in humans.

“Using 1950-1960 census data, we also find reductions in schooling, high school completion, and socioeconomic standing.”

Humans

Early-life local labor market conditions and old-age male mortality: evidence from deindustrialization of New England textile sector

Journal of demographic economics·14 May 2026

Deindustrialization decreases longevity in humans (about 3.6 months).

“The estimates imply intent-to-treat effects of about 3.6 months, while treatment-on-the-treated calculations suggest longevity reductions of about 4.2 years for children of affected families.”

Humansintent-to-treat estimatemales

Early-life local labor market conditions and old-age male mortality: evidence from deindustrialization of New England textile sector

Journal of demographic economics·14 May 2026