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The impact of computer-assisted personal interviewing on survey duration, quality, and cost: Evidence from the Viet Nam Labor Force Survey
A new GLO Discussion Paper uses a randomized field experiment in Viet Nam to estimate the effects of computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) on interview duration, number of errors, respondent perceptions, and cost. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, … Continue reading
The Distributional Impact of Property Taxation in Greece.
A new GLO Discussion Paper studies the effects of the rise in property taxes in Greece during the recent structural reforms to conclude that they led to increases in inequality and (relative) poverty. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an … Continue reading
Robots Make People Healthier.
A new GLO Discussion Paper suggests that a higher penetration of industrial robots in the local labor market is positively related to the health of the low-skilled population. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization … Continue reading
In memoriam Ansgar Belke
It is so sad to learn about the sudden and unexpected death of GLO Fellow Ansgar Belke (*March 28, 1965; + July 22, 2020), Professor of Economics at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He is sadly mourned by his many friends … Continue reading
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Women in tourism in the Caribbean.
A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that women in the Caribbean tourism work for less productive and profitable firms. However, those firms with females at the top employ more women, particularly in management roles. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is … Continue reading
Race affects COVID-19 outcomes.
A new GLO Discussion Paper provides first evidence that race does affect COVID-19 outcomes in the US. A heterogeneity analysis reveals that the main channels of transmission are socioeconomic status and household composition. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an … Continue reading
New Issue of the Journal of Population Economics Published. Clarivate Analytics: SSCI Impact Factor has improved substantially.
The last issue 4 (October) 2020, Volume 33, of the Journal of Population Economics is now published. Access the Table of Content and the papers. Clarivate Analytics Social Sciences Citation Index Factor released July 2020:IMPACT FACTOR 1.840 (2019) from 1.253 … Continue reading
Grade repetition reduces hiring chances for occupations where on-the-job training is important.
A new GLO Discussion Paper studies the effects of grade retention in school on later labor market success. For occupations where on-the-job training is important, job candidates with a record of grade retention are less likely to receive a positive … Continue reading
Labor market and distributional consequences of Covid-19 lockdowns in Turkey
A new GLO Discussion Paper surveys the emerging and rapidly growing literature on the economic consequences of COVID-19 and governmental responses, and attempts to synthetize the insights emerging from a very large number of studies. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) … Continue reading
Limits to Promoting Female Interest in Economics
A new GLO Discussion Paper assesses whether students respond to messages about majoring in Economics, and whether this response varies by student gender. While males respond positively, there are no significant effects for female students. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) … Continue reading