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Happiness and Migration

A new GLO Discussion Paper documents the crucial role happiness plays in migration decisions. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international network and virtual platform to stimulate global research, debate … Continue reading

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Journal of Population Economics Webinar on May 27, 2021: Presentation of the newly published Issue 3, 2021.

The Journal of Population Economics announces a webinar for May 27, 16:00-18:00 CET (Maastricht/Dutch time) to present a selection from the newly published issue 34(3)/2021. The event is supported by GLO and hosted by UNU-MERIT via Zoom. Editor-in-Chief Klaus F. … Continue reading

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Culture and mental health resilience in times of COVID-19

A new paper published ONLINE FIRST in the Journal of Population Economics with free OPEN ACCESS shows that past consumption of culture is associated with higher happiness levels during crises. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and … Continue reading

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Are temporary jobs stepping stones or dead ends?

A new GLO Discussion Paper suggests that the stepping stone effect is more likely to emerge when self-selectivity issues are dealt with. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international network … Continue reading

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Alfonso Flores-Lagunes joins the group of Editors of the Journal of Population Economics.

With immediate effect, Alfonso Flores-Lagunes joins the group of Editors of the Journal of Population Economics. He is a Professor of Economics at the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Syracuse University, USA, and a Section Editor of the … Continue reading

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Germany’s Labour Market in Coronavirus Distress – New Challenges to Safeguarding Employment

A new GLO Discussion Paper shows that short-time work accounts for almost all of the working-time reduction in Germany during the pandemic. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international network … Continue reading

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Do International Study Programmes Pay off for Local Students?

The new GLO Discussion Paper finds that Dutch graduates from international programs start their career with higher wages and the initial wage advantages persist in the long-run. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that … Continue reading

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Increasing longevity and life satisfaction: Is there a catch to living longer?

A new paper published ONLINE FIRST with free OPEN ACCESS shows that the life satisfaction of elderly people in West Germany declined; they are experiencing their remaining lifetime in states of dissatisfaction. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, … Continue reading

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Employment Contracts and Stress: Experimental Evidence

The new GLO Discussion Paper reveals the detrimental effects performance-related pay may have on health. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international network and virtual platform to stimulate global research, … Continue reading

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Efficiency and Distributional Effects of the Two-Tracked Labor Market Institutions in Albania

The new GLO Discussion Paper reveals the weaknesses of Albanian labor market institutions. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international network and virtual platform to stimulate global research, debate and … Continue reading

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