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E-Scooter — a new fun hobby, but no breakthrough for e-mobility

Posted on August 14, 2019 by admin

E-Scooters are a hot topic this summer; I have examined one in Bonn. Is this a solution for short-distance e-mobility? Perhaps just extra fun for additional short-distance mobility, not really a substitute for cars and public transportation with longer distances … Continue reading →

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EBES-30 Conference in Kuala Lumpur, 8-10 January, 2020. Call for Contributions with Deadline October 31, 2019.

Posted on August 12, 2019 by admin

August 12, 2019: Call for contributions for the 30th EBES Conference – Kuala Lumpur; January 8-10, 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hosted by the Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya. GLO supported conference. EBES is the Eurasia Business … Continue reading →

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Is mortality inequality related to income inequality? New research now available from the Journal of Population Economics

Posted on August 9, 2019 by admin

Despite a measured strong cross-sectional relationship between income and health, the study finds no necessary connection between changes in income inequality and changes in health inequality. Read more in: Janet Currie, Hannes Schwandt & Josselin Thuilliez: “Pauvreté, Egalité, Mortalité: mortality … Continue reading →

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German-British relationships at times of the Brexit. Exhibition in Haus der Geschichte Bonn.

Posted on August 9, 2019 by admin

Always worth visiting. Bonn, August 2019. 10.07.2019–08.03.2020 Exhibition : Very British. A German Point of View Ends;

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GLO Supported Events September-December 2019; forthcoming deadlines

Posted on August 4, 2019 by admin

December; 7-8: Beijing, China. Renmin University of China. Second Renmin University – GLO conference. Special call forthcoming soon. December; 5-6: Colombo, Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development 2019 (ICPSD 2019). GLO is the strategic partner, M. … Continue reading →

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Interview about research and teaching experiences in the Hungarian capital

Posted on August 2, 2019 by admin

In the Spring 2019 term, GLO President Klaus F. Zimmermann has been the George Soros Visiting Chair (GSVC) Professor at the School of Public Policy (SSP) of the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest. On June 28, he terminated this … Continue reading →

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How international migration fosters political & social change. Now ONLINE & OPEN ACCESS in the Journal of Population Economics

Posted on July 11, 2019 by admin

Using data for Morocco, the paper provides further evidence that international migration fosters the transfer of political and social norms. Read more in: Michele Tuccio, Jackline Wahba and Bachir Hamdouch: “International migration as a driver of political and social change: … Continue reading →

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Now Out in the Journal of Population Economics: How dreams matter for migration

Posted on July 10, 2019 by admin

The article provides evidence that countries with stronger beliefs that hard work leads to a higher social status (the ‘American Dream’) attract a higher proportion of high-skilled immigrants. Read more in: Claudia Lumpe: “Public beliefs in social mobility and high-skilled … Continue reading →

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The Nativity Wealth Gap: What is it & what drives it? Now ONLINE & OPEN ACCESS in the Journal of Population Economics.

Posted on July 10, 2019 by admin

The paper studies the migrant-native differences in wealth among older households in Europe which is significant and to the advantage of the natives. The importance of origin country, age at migration, and citizenship status in reducing the gap is shown. … Continue reading →

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Marriage, dowry, and women’s status in rural Punjab: Now ONLINE & OPEN ACCESS in the Journal of Population Economics

Posted on July 9, 2019 by admin

Dowry is a common custom in South Asia with rising use and increasing amounts. The paper shows that a higher dowry amount, especially in terms of furniture, electronics, and kitchenware, is positively associated with women’s status in the marital household. … Continue reading →

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