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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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December 8, 2012. Germany has a new government: Olaf Scholz Chancellor of Germany.

Germany has a new stable Government. Olaf Scholz elected Chancellor. Appointed by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. What an amazing finish. Competent, tough and insightful. In 2009, as labor minister he made Germany more open for high-skilled labor immigration. Debating high-skilled … Continue reading

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Access to finance employment growth and firm performance of South Asia firms

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that higher obstacles in access to finance reduces employment growth and performance for firms of all sizes. GLO Discussion Paper No. 991, 2021 Access to finance employment growth and firm performance of South Asia … Continue reading

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How to publish in international journals: On December 9, Klaus F. Zimmermann moderates a prestigious panel with Kevin Lang (Journal of Labor Economics), Jonathan Batten (Journal of International Financial Markets; Institutions & Money), Douglas Cumming (British Journal of Management) and Christos Kollias (Defence and Peace Economics)

16.00 – 17.00 Istanbul Time hosted by Istanbul Medeniyet University. Ends;

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