Why Is Veteran Unemployment So High?

Between 2000 and 2011, younger veterans were more likely to be unemployed than younger non-veterans. This difference falls rapidly with age and time. The evidence supports the hypothesis that veteran unemployment reflects engagement in job search. There is little evidence that veterans are disadvant...

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Main Author: Loughran, David S. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2014
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