Posts tagged with 'career'
April 22, 2021
Happy power couples?
Working in the same occupation or industry as your partner increases satisfaction with life, work and income
September 24, 2020
What explains the unexplained gender pay gap?
Family choices affect pay differences between men and women
August 31, 2020
Graduating in a pandemic may lead to long-term income losses
IZA Expert Panel reveals country differences in labor market researchers’ expectations
March 16, 2020
Do women shy away from public speaking?
Field experiment shows female students are less willing to present to a larger audience
February 26, 2020
Does it pay to start your career with a job at a larger firm?
Size matters for young workers' long-term outcomes
January 4, 2019
Stalled progress of women in economics
Productivity differences do not explain gender disparity in promotion rates
January 17, 2018
What drives the gender pay gap?
The earnings differential between men and women is a recurring topic in academic research and policy debates. While the gender […]
August 11, 2017
Unpaid graduate internships: Career boost or bust?
The rising prevalence of unpaid internships as a gateway to highly competitive careers in law, politics, creative industries, media and […]
May 9, 2017
How personality is affected by birth order and birth spacing
The family environment is among the most important factors in the development of a child’s personality. It is evident that […]
February 29, 2016
Why do many European graduates end up in lower-paid jobs?
Skill mismatch has become an issue of increasing policy concern in the aftermath of the economic crisis, which saw high […]
June 17, 2015
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 […]
February 7, 2014
How important are your professors for your career?
Everybody who went to university remembers inspiring and motivated professors, but also really dull ones. A new IZA Discussion Paper […]