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The economics of bossing: managing others, work meaning and autonomy in Europe

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that being a self-employed supervisor is correlated with more work meaningfulness and autonomy compared with being a salaried supervisor working for an employer. GLO Discussion Paper No. 993, 2021 Being your own boss and … Continue reading

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Reminder: Fourth Renmin University of China & GLO Conference on December 12, 2021. Program & Registration Details.

The 4th Renmin University of China, Beijing & GLO Conference 2021 takes place online on December 12, 2021 organized by the School of Labor and Human Resources together with GLO. Topics covered deal with Chinese labor market issues. The event … Continue reading

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Trade Shocks, Job Insecurity and Individual Health: Chinese Import Competition and Negative Health Outcomes of German Workers

A new GLO Discussion Paper documents causal effects of Chinese import competition for negative health outcomes of individuals working in the German manufacturing sector. GLO Discussion Paper No. 992, 2021 Trade Shocks, Job Insecurity and Individual Health – Download PDFby … Continue reading

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December 8, 2012. Germany has a new government: Olaf Scholz Chancellor of Germany.

Germany has a new stable Government. Olaf Scholz elected Chancellor. Appointed by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. What an amazing finish. Competent, tough and insightful. In 2009, as labor minister he made Germany more open for high-skilled labor immigration. Debating high-skilled … Continue reading

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Access to finance employment growth and firm performance of South Asia firms

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that higher obstacles in access to finance reduces employment growth and performance for firms of all sizes. GLO Discussion Paper No. 991, 2021 Access to finance employment growth and firm performance of South Asia … Continue reading

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How to publish in international journals: On December 9, Klaus F. Zimmermann moderates a prestigious panel with Kevin Lang (Journal of Labor Economics), Jonathan Batten (Journal of International Financial Markets; Institutions & Money), Douglas Cumming (British Journal of Management) and Christos Kollias (Defence and Peace Economics)

16.00 – 17.00 Istanbul Time hosted by Istanbul Medeniyet University. Ends;

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Fourth Renmin University of China & GLO Conference on December 12, 2021. Program & Registration Details.

The 4th Renmin University of China, Beijing & GLO Conference 2021 takes place online on December 12, 2021 organized by the School of Labor and Human Resources together with GLO. Topics covered deal with Chinese labor market issues. The event … Continue reading

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Meet Covid-19 Researchers of the Journal of Population Economics & the Kuznets Prize Winners on Monday December 6, 4-6 pm CET.

The Journal of Population Economics (JOPE) organizes an event on December 6, 16:00-18:00 CET (Maastricht/Dutch time) to present the Kuznets Prize 2022 and a selection of the Covid-19 articles from issue 34(4)/2021. The event is supported by GLO and hosted … Continue reading

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Financial And Legal Obstacles And Small And Medium Firm Performance: Evidence from Middle Income East Asian

A new GLO Discussion Paper explores the impact of financial and legal obstacles utilizing the most recent and unique dataset from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys. GLO Discussion Paper No. 990, 2021 Financial And Legal Obstacles And Small And Medium … Continue reading

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Refugee migration, labor demand, and local employment

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that refugee migration created native jobs and reduce their unemployment in Germany. GLO Discussion Paper No. 989, 2021 Refugee migration, labor demand, and local employment – Download PDFby Auer, Daniel & Götz, Lilia GLO … Continue reading

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