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October 3, 2019. Decomposing inequality by income sources: ‘The Arab Inequality Puzzle’
A new GLO Discussion Paper reveals that based on standard measures, inequality in Egypt and Tunisia is not unusually high. This is qualified exploring a new dimension decomposing inequality by income sources. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, … Continue reading
October 2, 2019. New GLO Discussion Paper on how transition in Eastern Europe had affected height and well-being
A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that cohorts born around the start of transition are shorter than their older or younger peers. While the transition process has been a traumatic experience, its negative impact has largely been overcome. The Global … Continue reading
#CEU – Central European University Expelled From Budapest. Now moved to Vienna.
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September 30, 2019. The International Economic Association (IEA) and the Global Labor Organization (GLO) collaborate.
The Global Labor Organization (GLO) has joined the International Economic Association (IEA). The two organizations will support each other in their common missions. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international … Continue reading
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September 29, 2019. Labor Economics Conference, Renmin University, Beijing, December 7-8, 2019. Call for Papers. Deadline October 31.
Labor market issues broadly defined will be the emphasis of the Second Renmin University of China – GLO Conference in Beijing on 7-8 December 2019. Keynote speakers will be GLO Fellows Shi Li of Beijing Normal University and Xi Chen … Continue reading
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September 29, 2019. Gender differences in self-employment in a young market economy (Poland). A new GLO Discussion Paper.
A new GLO Discussion Paper reveals that in Poland women find independence at work and for those in professional occupations a job matching their competences as a desirable job attribute, while for men the lack of stress, a good salary … Continue reading
September 28, 2019. Female Self-Help Groups and Sustainable Development: Evidence from Northern India. A new GLO Discussion Paper.
A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that a women’s self-help group program in India has contributed to sustainable development through improvements in the quality of life. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions … Continue reading
September 27, 2019. Self-employment and fertility: Is the future of work childless? A new GLO Discussion Paper.
Does the growth of self-employment and in particular gig work among females explain part of the observed declining fertility rates? A new GLO Discussion Paper finds for Portugal no statistically significant differences in fertility between employees and self-employed women. The … Continue reading
September 26, 2019. Fracking Era: Workers benefit from resource booms in their home state. A new GLO Discussion Paper.
A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that the fracking innovations who had revolutionized the United States oil and gas industry and facilitated a boom in energy production were responsible for positive effects on the labor markets, in particular outside the … Continue reading
September 25, 2019. Delayed graduations and university dropouts. A new GLO Discussion Paper.
A new GLO Discussion Paper reviews the economic literature to understand delayed graduations and university dropouts. 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 … Continue reading