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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
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
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
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
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
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
Entry Regulation and Competition: Evidence from Retail and Labor Markets of Pharmacists
A new GLO Discussion Paper shows that deregulation creates jobs. 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 collaboration. GLO Discussion … Continue reading
GLO Virtual Seminar: Report, GLO Discussion Paper & Video of the Event with Keith Bender on ‘Employment Contracts and Stress’
The GLO Virtual Seminar is a monthly internal GLO research event chaired by GLO Director Matloob Piracha and hosted by the GLO partner institution University of Kent. The results are available on the GLO website and the GLO News section, … Continue reading
Effects of Mandatory Military Service on Wages and Other Socioeconomic Outcomes in Germany
A new GLO Discussion Paper finds almost no statistically significant effects of a 6 to 9 month career interruption for young German men, with the exception of hourly wages. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental … Continue reading
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Assessing gender gaps in employment and earnings in Africa: the case of Eswatini
The findings in a new GLO Discussion Paper suggest that policies supporting female higher education and rural-urban mobility could reduce persistent inequalities in Eswatini’s labor market outcomes The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that … Continue reading
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