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Variation in labour skills and offshoring across time zones.

A new GLO Discussion Paper provides a theoretical framework to show that offshoring to a different time zone is beneficial even when the complexity of stages of production varies. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental … Continue reading

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What Explains Vietnam’s Exceptional Performance in Education Relative to Other Countries?

A new GLO Discussion Paper explains part of this success story not by differences in students’ and schools’ observed characteristics, but instead by Vietnam’s greater “productivity” of those characteristics in comparison to other countries. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is … Continue reading

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Brothers increase women’s gender conformity

A new paper published ONLINE FIRST with free OPEN ACCESS finds for Denmark that women with a second-born brother acquire more traditional gender roles as measured through their choice of occupation and partner. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an … Continue reading

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Klaus F. Zimmermann (GLO & Free University Berlin) spoke at the beginning of the summer term in the Research Seminar of the Free University School of Business & Economics.

On April 29, Klaus F. Zimmermann presented his joint work with Shu Cai (Jinan University) on Social Assimilation and Labor Market Outcomes of Migrants in China online in the Research Seminar of the School of Business & Economics of the … Continue reading

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Back to work or stay at home? Family policies and maternal employment in Finland.

A new paper published ONLINE FIRST with free OPEN ACCESS finds for Finland that higher private day care allowances have no effect on employment while higher home care allowances increase the length of home care. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) … Continue reading

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Neo-humanism and COVID-19: Opportunities for a socially and environmentally sustainable world

A new GLO Discussion Paper advocates neo-humanism for a world in which the well-being of people comes before the wellbeing of markets, in which promoting cooperation and social relations represents the starting point for better lives, and a peaceful and … Continue reading

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Perturbed Nuptiality, Delayed Fertility: Childbirth Effects of Covid19.

A new GLO Discussion Paper expects a decline in fertility in Pakistan caused by the disease. 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 … Continue reading

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Klaus F. Zimmermann spoke with Kristie Drucza, the CEO of Includovate.

Recently GLO and Includovate joined forces, including vice-versa the set of institutional supporters. On this occasion, Kristie Drucza, the CEO of Includovate gave an interview to reveal mission and objectives of the organization. More information. Dr. Kristie Drucza, CEO of … Continue reading

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Is AI revolution labour-friendly? Some optimistic findings.

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds a positive and significant impact of AI patent families on employment, supporting the labour friendly nature of product innovation in the AI supply industries. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and … Continue reading

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Fourth IESR-GLO Conference on ‘Social Safety Net and Welfare Programs’ with Robert Moffitt & Timothy Smeeding (June 24-26)

The Institute for Economic and Social Research (IESR) at Jinan University and the Global Labor Organization (GLO) are jointly organizing the Fourth IESR-GLO Virtual Conference. The conference this year will be held from June 24 (Thursday) to June 26 (Saturday), … Continue reading

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