Chen Jinhuang, Long Xuewen
School of Economics, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, China.
School of Public Finance and Taxation, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, 611130, China.
Sci Rep. 2025 Jan 30;15(1):3782. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-88239-2.
The influence exerted by air pollution on interregional workforce migration has garnered considerable attention in ecological economics over time; however, relatively scant consideration has been given to its effects on occupational transition dynamics. This study presents an empirical examination of the influence of air pollution on job changes among the working population and seeks to understand the underlying causal mechanisms. By merging detailed micro-level survey data with regional Fine particulate matter (PM) data from Chinese counties spanning the years 1997 to 2015, we have constructed an extensive database to support our analysis. The study revealed that air pollution has a significant negative impact on the likelihood of career switching. Mechanistic analysis indicates that changes in wage compensation, as well as declines in health status, serve as the primary pathways through which air pollution exerts its influence. To reduce the welfare loss caused by air pollution, it is crucial to prioritize the welfare benefits and health conditions of the labor force.
随着时间的推移，空气污染对区域间劳动力迁移的影响在生态经济学领域已受到相当多的关注；然而，其对职业转换动态的影响却相对较少被考虑。本研究对空气污染对就业人口工作变动的影响进行了实证检验，并试图理解其潜在的因果机制。通过将详细的微观层面调查数据与1997年至2015年中国各县的区域细颗粒物（PM）数据相结合，我们构建了一个庞大的数据库来支持我们的分析。研究表明，空气污染对职业转换的可能性有显著的负面影响。机制分析表明，工资补偿的变化以及健康状况的下降是空气污染发挥影响的主要途径。为减少空气污染造成的福利损失，优先考虑劳动力的福利和健康状况至关重要。
