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Season’s Greetings & Happy Holidays from the teams managing the Global Labor Organization (GLO) and the Journal of Population Economics (JOPE).

Posted on December 24, 2021 by admin

To all supporters, friends, followers, authors and readers: We wish you happy & healthy holidays; an energetic & inspiring start into 2022; and stay in touch! Klaus F. Zimmermann, President GLO & Editor-in-Chief, JOPE For the entire team managing the … Continue reading →

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International Migrants Day: December 18. Free Access to Migration Research.

Posted on December 17, 2021 by admin

On the occasion of the International Migrants Day December 18, 2021 Springer Nature provides free access throughout December to a fine collection of articles on recent migration research. Publication outlets supported by GLO have published seven of the chosen contributions … Continue reading →

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Fourth Renmin University of China & GLO Conference 2021. Program & Report.

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

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

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Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Regional Persistence of High Growth Firms

Posted on December 15, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper studies how entrepreneurial ecosystems strengthen high-growth firms. GLO Discussion Paper No. 996, 2021 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Regional Persistence of High Growth Firms: A ‘Broken Clock’ Critique – Download PDFby Coad, Alex & Srhoj, Stjepan GLO … Continue reading →

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Adams and Eves: The Gender Gap in Economics Majors

Posted on December 13, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper details the gender gap in Economics among bachelor’s and master’s graduates in Italy between 2010 and 2019. GLO Discussion Paper No. 995, 2021 Adams and Eves: The Gender Gap in Economics Majors – Download PDFby … Continue reading →

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Job separation and sick leave in the long-term care sector in England

Posted on December 12, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that improving pay and employment conditions for care staff employed by independent providers would reduce staff turnover. GLO Discussion Paper No. 994, 2021 Job separation and sick leave in the long-term care sector in … Continue reading →

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Got your paper rejected? Some insights for professionals.

Posted on December 12, 2021 by admin

Got your paper rejected? Some wise remarks of Christopher Ruhm on Twitter: Ends;

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

Posted on December 11, 2021 by admin

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.

Posted on December 11, 2021 by admin

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

Posted on December 9, 2021 by admin

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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