Effects of Flooding on Labor Market - Evidence from Malaysia

This study examines the relationship between flooding and labor market dynamics in Malaysia, focusing on labor force participation rate and employment rate. Using data from the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) and the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM) and applying the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) model, we find that for every thousand individuals affected by floods, employment decreases by 2.5795 people, while LFPR is reduced by 0.0408\%.

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Highlights in Business Economics and Management
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2025-06-30
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https://doi.org/10.54097/r72ypg91
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Flood Risk Assessment and Management
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Effects of Flooding on Labor Market - Evidence from Malaysia

Mingxuan Huang
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Effects of Flooding on Labor Market - Evidence from Malaysia

Mingxuan Huang
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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between flooding and labor market dynamics in Malaysia, focusing on labor force participation rate and employment rate. Using data from the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) and the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM) and applying the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) model, we find that for every thousand individuals affected by floods, employment decreases by 2.5795 people, while LFPR is reduced by 0.0408\%.

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