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Robots for Economic Development

A new GLO Discussion Paper shows significant productivity and employment gains from automation in Indonesian manufacturing. GLO Discussion Paper No. 942, 2021 Robots For Economic Development – Download PDFby Calì, Massimiliano & Presidente, Giorgio GLO Fellow Giorgio Presidente Author Abstract: … Continue reading

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Institutions, Holdup and Automation

A new GLO Discussion Paper documents a positive relationship between labor-friendly institutions and investment in industrial robots. GLO Discussion Paper No. 941, 2021 Institutions, Holdup and Automation – Download PDFby Presidente, Giorgio GLO Fellow Giorgio Presidente Author Abstract: What drives … Continue reading

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Globalization, Political Regimes and the Covid-19 Pandemic

Klaus F. Zimmermann (GLO & UNU-MERIT) will speak on 12 October 2021 in an online talk at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Hanoi as part of the JABES Seminar Talks on Globalization, Political Regimes and … Continue reading

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37th EBES “Berlin” Conference in collaboration with FOM University and GLO, October 6-8, 2021. Impressions of Day TWO with videos of the sessions.

The 37th EBES Conference takes place online on October 6-8 2021. GLO is a co-organizing partner, and FOM University of Applied Sciences is the local host supporting the event from Berlin. EBES, the Eurasia Business and Economics Society, and FOM … Continue reading

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37th EBES “Berlin” Conference in collaboration with FOM University and GLO, October 6-8, 2021. Impressions of Day ONE and further program.

The 37th EBES Conference takes place online on October 6-8 2021. GLO is a co-organizing partner, and FOM University of Applied Sciences is the local host supporting the event from Berlin. EBES, the Eurasia Business and Economics Society, and FOM … Continue reading

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Berlin Consultations

October 5, 2021. Smelling change. Various media and political contacts in Berlin. First trip to the city since the pandemic. Ends;

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A contribution to the theory of R&D investments

A new GLO Discussion Paper suggests that introducing public subsidies aimed at favoring R&D disclosure represents a win-win result for firms and society. GLO Discussion Paper No. 940, 2021 A contribution to the theory of R&D investments – Download PDFby … Continue reading

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Leveraging technology to promote women’s health: Evidence from a pilot program

A new GLO Discussion Paper observes a positive impact of telehealth services on self-reported physical and mental health. GLO Discussion Paper No. 939, 2021 Leveraging technology to promote women’s health: Evidence from a pilot program – Download PDFby Ahmad, Hamna … Continue reading

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Forthcoming 37th EBES “Berlin” Conference in collaboration with FOM University and GLO, October 6-8, 2021. Full Program available.

The 37th EBES Conference will take place online on October 6-8 2021. GLO is a co-organizing partner, and FOM University of Applied Sciences is the local host supporting the event from Berlin. EBES, the Eurasia Business and Economics Society, and … Continue reading

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Unemployment transitions and the role of minimum wage: from pre-crisis to crisis and recovery

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds only a very small or insignificant impact of changes in the real minimum wage on unemployment entries and exits in Greece. GLO Discussion Paper No. 937, 2021 Unemployment transitions and the role of minimum … Continue reading

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