Employment and the business activity affected by the floods: a line of research
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https://doi.org/10.22325/fes/res.2025.254Keywords:
natural disasters, torrential flooding, sociology of employment and work, ValenciaAbstract
Torrential floods not only cause loss of life but also result in significant physical, labor-related, and economic damages. While human casualties are the most immediate concern, destruction to the built environment is often more readily apparent than the impact on employment and economic activities. The purpose of this study is to encourage further research on the effects of natural disasters on labor markets and overall economic performance, with particular reference to the floods that occurred in specific areas of the Valencian Community in late October 2024. To this end, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine the occupational and economic repercussions of flooding, identifying factors that may extend the impacts beyond the natural consequences of rising water levels and influence the subsequent recovery process. This was followed by a characterization of the workforce and the productive sectors within the regions potentially affected by these floods. The review also underscores the importance of social factors in shaping the outcomes of natural disasters.
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