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Category Archives: Research
Journal of Population Economics: One third rise in submissions, highest impact factor ever, fast editorial decisions.
Report of the Editor-in-Chief 2020 (23 July, 2020) PDF of Report The Journal of Population of Economics is an international quarterly that publishes original theoretical and applied research in all areas of population economics, household economics, and human resources. This … Continue reading
COVID-19 Lockdown in Louisiana: Effects on Mobility and Traffic Accidents.
A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that the stay-at-home order led to a large decrease in traffic accidents as a large decrease in mobility in Louisiana. Further, the composition of accidents has changed. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an … Continue reading
Unemployment of Unskilled Labor due to COVID-19 led Restriction on Migration and Trade
A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that restrictions on migration causes unemployment while the effects of restrictions on trade are not so clear. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international … Continue reading
Short-term impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown on the Greek labor market.
A new GLO Discussion Paper suggests that in Greece during the COVID-19 period job separations were lower than usual but employment declined due to a dramatic slowdown in hiring. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental … Continue reading
Does immigration decrease far-right popularity? Evidence from Finnish municipalities.
A new paper published in the Journal of Population Economics finds that immigration indeed decreases far-right votes in Finland and provides an explanation. Read more OPEN ACCESS: Does immigration decrease far-right popularity? Evidence from Finnish municipalities Jakub Lonsky Download PDF … Continue reading
A Global City in a Global Pandemic: Assessing the Ongoing Impact of COVID Induced Trends on London’s Economic Sectors
A new GLO Discussion Paper suggests that COVID-19 may further accentuate the existing divide between globally competitive advanced producer services and more locally focused sectors providing lower-value personal and household services, posing a number of significant policy challenges for London. … Continue reading
Gender Gaps in Domestic Time Use in India during the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown.
A new GLO Discussion Paper provides evidence that Indian men contribute more hours to homework during lockdown in the Covid-19 crisis. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international network and … Continue reading
Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Improve Global Air Quality? New Cross-national Evidence on Its Unintended Consequences
A new GLO Discussion Paper provides evidence that Covid-related lockdowns result in significant decreases in global air pollution. The Global Labor Organization (GLO) is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental organization that functions as an international network and virtual platform to … Continue reading
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