Category Archives: Research

Social Barriers to Female Migration: Theory and Evidence from Bangladesh

A new GLO Discussion Paper provides evidence for the existence of social barriers to female migration. 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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The Response of Firms to Maternity Leave and Sickness Absence

A new GLO Discussion Paper studies how firms in Brazil respond to predictable, but uncertain, worker absences that arise from maternity and non-work-related sickness leave. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as … Continue reading

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Did the Bologna Process Challenge the German Apprenticeship System? Evidence from a Natural Experiment.

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that the Bologna reform decreased the number of new highly educated apprentices and aggravated the skills shortage in the German economy. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that … Continue reading

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Journal of Population Economics: Issue 1, 2021 published and Webinar on November 19, 2020.

Issue 1, 2021 of the Journal of Population Economics is already published online. See below the list of articles and access links to read the contributions. November 19, 2020 (Thursday); (2-5 pm CET): Journal of Population Economics Online Workshop (Webinar). … Continue reading

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Occupational Licensing and the Gender Wage Gap

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that the gender wage gap disappears for licensed self-employed workers. 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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What Happens in Criminal Firms after Godfather Management Removal? Judicial Administration and Firms Performance

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that removing the criminal ties makes it challenging for the firm to maintain profitability and efficiency. 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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Re-examining Supplier-induced Demand in Health Care: Comparisons Among Patients Affiliated and Not Affiliated with Healthcare Professionals in China

A new GLO Discussion Paper confirms supplier-induced demand in health care in China and discusses the implications for health policy. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international network and virtual … Continue reading

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Inequality and Support for Government Responses to COVID-19

A new GLO Discussion Paper covering China, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States finds that poorer individuals are less supportive of government responses. Greater transfers to the poor may ameliorate their resistance, increase support for … Continue reading

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The Statutory Minimum Wage in Germany and the Labor Demand Elasticities of Low-Skilled Workers: A Regression Discontinuity Approach with Establishment Panel Data

A new GLO Discussion Paper examines the influence of the statutory minimum wage in Germany on labor demand elasticities for low-skilled workers. 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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Unpaid work and gender gap patterns in Colombia

A new GLO Discussion Paper suggests that the gender gap in unpaid work in Columbia depends on factors such as educational level, paid employment status, and family composition. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization … Continue reading

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