Category Archives: Research

Does relative age affect speed and quality of transition from school to work?

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that an increase in relative age increases the likelihood of being employed, having a permanent contract , and having full-time employment. GLO Discussion Paper No. 1010, 2022 Does relative age affect speed and quality … Continue reading

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Effects of teaching practices on life satisfaction

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that teaching practices (group discussion) can improve student life satisfaction. GLO Discussion Paper No. 1009, 2022 Effects of teaching practices on life satisfaction and test scores: evidence from the Program for International Student Assessment … Continue reading

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Covid-19 and Working from Home: toward a “new normal”?

A new GLO Discussion Paper discusses the potential of working from home as the “new normal”. GLO Discussion Paper No. 1013, 2022 Covid-19 and Working from Home: toward a “new normal”? – Download PDFby Kosteas, Vasilios D. & Renna, Francesco … Continue reading

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COVID-19, Gender and Labour

A new GLO Discussion Paper reviews the literature to find that Covid-19 may endanger progress in gender equality but has also contributed to increased awareness around the globe of the importance of caring labor and care workers. GLO Discussion Paper … Continue reading

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COVID-19 and School Closures

A new GLO Discussion Paper reviews the literature to find that initial school closures contributed to a reduction of virus transmission, but schools could reopen safely when substantial within-school preventive measures were implemented; students learned less and learning inequalities widened … Continue reading

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Do Economic Incentives Promote Physical Activity? Evidence from the London Congestion Charge.

A new GLO Discussion Paper reveals a statistically significant but small impact on active commuting (i.e. cycling and walking) around the border of the charging zone. The effect is larger for lower-income households and car owners. The findings are robust … Continue reading

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Birth Order Effects, Parenting Style, and Son Preference

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds a weakened role of son preference within families in contemporary China. GLO Discussion Paper No. 1007, 2021 Birth Order Effects, Parenting Style, and Son Preference – Download PDFby Kim, Jun Hyung & Wang, Shaoda … Continue reading

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Changing Patterns of Son Preference and Fertility in Pakistan

A new GLO Discussion Paper studies gender preferences in Pakistan across three decades to reveal that preference for boys is visible in a increasing desired sex ratio and a worsening sex ratio at last birth. GLO Discussion Paper No. 1005, … Continue reading

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Effects of Childhood Peers on Personality Skills

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds for China that having disadvantaged peers significantly lowers conscientiousness, agreeableness, emotional stability, and social skills. GLO Discussion Paper No. 1004, 2021 Effects of Childhood Peers on Personality Skills – Download PDFby Feng, Shuaizhang & … Continue reading

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Vaccination Policy and Trust

A new GLO Discussion Paper finds that countries perceived as less corrupt and more liberal experience higher vaccination rates. GLO Discussion Paper No. 1003, 2021 Vaccination Policy and Trust – Download PDFby Jelnov, Artyom & Jelnov, Pavel GLO Fellow Pavel … Continue reading

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