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“When the going gets tough, the tough major in STEM fields”

The consequences of economic fluctuations are large and long-lasting, and can have an especially strong influence on investment choices. A […]

Inter-ethnic interaction shapes attitudes towards minorities

Hostile attitudes of majority members towards ethnic, racial or social minorities are of major concern for policymakers and researchers alike. […]

A big fish in a small pond: How rank affects students’ educational decisions

The characteristics of potential classmates are among the decisive factors for parents when choosing a school for their child. It […]

Socio-economic background shapes children’s personality

In many countries, people find it hard to climb up the economic ladder. According to a recent IZA paper, one […]

Student work experience doesn’t help to get a job interview

Students in high school and university are often encouraged to work during the summer or after class to gain practical […]

Early-life medical interventions benefit siblings of treated children

When newborns with a too low birth weight are treated, even their non-affected siblings benefit. This is the conclusion of […]

A European perspective on long-term unemployment

By Werner Eichhorst In the aftermath of the 2008/09 recession, long-term unemployment has increased in many EU member states. Even […]

How to increase the attractiveness of STEM for female students

Women have been traditionally under-represented in college major fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Analyzing the reasons is […]

Reducing early marriage to boost female labor market participation in Senegal

Senegal is a country with large gender disparities in education and career opportunities. Early marriage and low age at first […]

Why labor market policies should be guided by happiness

Happiness should be a guiding factor in the governance of labor markets, argues Jo Ritzen in his most recent IZA […]

The online temptation: How employees react to restrictions of internet use in the workplace

Employers tend to regard Twitter, Facebook, and other online services including e-mail as “temptations” that distract employees from the work […]

Addressing demographic challenges: RIETI and IZA World of Labor Policy Symposium in Tokyo

The Tokyo-based Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) and IZA World of Labor joined forces to discuss international […]

Causes and remedies of youth unemployment

In the aftermath of the Great Recession, one in five young people in Europe are currently unemployed, with peak rates […]

Technological unemployment is not inevitable

How innovation creates new jobs

Consumption loans: Breaking the cycle of hunger in Zambia

Small-scale farming remains the primary source of income for the vast majority of the rural population in Zambia, with typically […]

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