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Early-life exposure to conflict and subjective survival probabilities in adult life.

Posted on July 18, 2021 by admin

A new paper published ONLINE FIRST OPEN ACCESS in the Journal of Population Economics presents evidence to support the hypothesis that personal growth and life appreciation emerge after traumatic events, thereby leading to optimistic perceptions of longevity. I am a … Continue reading →

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The impact of repeated mass antigen testing for COVID-19 on the prevalence of the disease.

Posted on July 17, 2021 by admin

As the first country in the world, Slovakia implemented and repeated mass rapid antigen testing. A new paper published ONLINE FIRST OPEN ACCESS in the Journal of Population Economics has shown that this had reduced infections substantially. The impact of … Continue reading →

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Aging and automation in economies with search frictions

Posted on July 16, 2021 by admin

A new paper published ONLINE FIRST freely accessible shows that an increase in life expectancy raises the level as well as the inequality of income. Aging and automation in economies with search frictionsby Xiaomeng Zhang, Theodore Palivos & Xiangbo Liu … Continue reading →

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Deeds or words? The local influence of anti-immigrant parties on foreigners’ flows in Italy

Posted on July 15, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that the election of a mayor supported by an anti-immigrant coalition significantly affect immigrants’ location choices only when considering the most recent years. GLO Discussion Paper No. 876, 2021 Deeds or words? The local … Continue reading →

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Local inequalities of the COVID-19 crisis in Italy

Posted on July 14, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper for Italy documents that the economic effects of the COVID-19 shock are dramatically unbalanced across the Italian territory and spatially uncorrelated with the epidemiological pattern of the first wave. GLO Discussion Paper No. 875, 2021 … Continue reading →

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Does Paid Family Leave Save Infant Lives?

Posted on July 13, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that the implementation of a six-week paid family leave in California/USA reduced the post-neonatal mortality rate with larger effects for infants with married mothers and infant boys. GLO Discussion Paper No. 874, 2021 Does … Continue reading →

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Labour Standards

Posted on July 12, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper reflects and evaluates the literature on labour standards against the background of changes in the nature of labour , the workplace and societal needs. GLO Discussion Paper No. 873, 2021 Labour Standards – Download PDFby … Continue reading →

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Run, graduate, run: Internationally mobile students’ reactions to changing political landscapes in Europe

Posted on July 11, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that international students move away strongly in response to recent political factors suggesting a considerable loss for European economies. GLO Discussion Paper No. 872, 2021 Run, graduate, run: Internationally mobile students’ reactions to changing … Continue reading →

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Update: Impact Factor now 2.8 (2020) from 1.8 (2019)! Journal of Population Economics Report 2020: Over 40% rise in submissions, faster editorial decisions.

Posted on July 10, 2021 by admin

Newly released: SSCI IMPACT FACTOR 2.813 (2020) from 1.840 (2019) & 1.253 (2018)SSCI 5-Year Impact Factor 3.318 (2020) from 2.353 (2019) & 2.072 (2018)SSCI Journal Citation Indicator (JCI) = 1.20 (2020).JoPE has 20% more citation impact than the average in … Continue reading →

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Why Making Promotion After a Burnout Is Like Boiling the Ocean

Posted on July 10, 2021 by admin

A new GLO Discussion Paper identifies burnout stigma as a source of promotion discrimination. GLO Discussion Paper No. 871, 2021 Why Making Promotion After a Burnout Is Like Boiling the Ocean – Download PDFby Sterkens, Philippe & Baert, Stijn & … Continue reading →

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