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Political and social debates on labor economic issues affect people around the world every single day. IZA World of Labor content provides evidence-based background information to help inform policy decisions. Our news summaries draw on a range of international sources to bring you selected news related to IZA World of Labor articles, videos, opinions, and topics.

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November 23, 2021

Labor markets and institutions , Demography, family, and gender

Many people with disability remain unemployed in Australia; Salary history deemed irrelevant in bid to tackle gender pay gap increase in the UK

Today’s global news summary brings news from Australia, the UK, and China and discusses issues as diverse as disability and employment, the gender pay gap, and birth rates.

Today’s global news summary brings news from Australia, the UK, and China and discusses issues as diverse as disability and employment, the gender pay gap, and birth rates.
November 16, 2021

Behavioral and personnel economics, Environment

Majority of people want to continue working from home in Northern Ireland; Delhi is considering a full weekend lockdown due to soaring pollution

Today’s news summary brings news from Northern Ireland, India, and the UK and discusses issues as diverse as working from home, air pollution, and pensions.

Today’s news summary brings news from Northern Ireland, India, and the UK and discusses issues as diverse as working from home, air pollution, and pensions.
November 09, 2021

Labor markets and institutions, Migration and ethnicity

Is working overtime becoming the new normal?; US state Maryland ranks at number four overall for diversity

Today’s news summary brings news from Hong Kong, the US, and the UK and discusses issues as diverse as working overtime, diversity, and pensions.

Today’s news summary brings news from Hong Kong, the US, and the UK and discusses issues as diverse as working overtime, diversity, and pensions.
November 02, 2021

Labor markets and institutions, Demography, family, and gender

Wheelchair-using minister not able to attend the Cop26 summit due to accessibility issues; Globally Covid-19’s impact on employment will be worse than predicted

Today’s news summary brings news from Scotland and the United Kingdom and discusses issues as diverse as disability, Covid-19 and its impact on global employment, and discrimination.

Today’s news summary brings news from Scotland and the United Kingdom and discusses issues as diverse as disability, Covid-19 and its impact on global employment, and discrimination.
October 26, 2021

Labor markets and institutions, Development

Nigeria introduces a digital currency; Torres Strait Islanders take Australia to court over climate change

Today’s news summary covers Nigeria, Australia, and the UK and discusses issues as diverse as digital currencies, climate change, and all-female boards.

Today’s news summary covers Nigeria, Australia, and the UK and discusses issues as diverse as digital currencies, climate change, and all-female boards.
October 22, 2021

New York Times, Bloomberg, BBC News

Friday news roundup October 22, 2021

The US issued reports warning of climate change's threats to national security and Iceland has the best pension system in the world. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.

The US issued reports warning of climate change's threats to national security and Iceland has the best pension system in the world. Here’s a snapshot of some of the news stories you might have missed.
October 21, 2021

Al Jazeera

Climate change threatens over 100 million people in Africa

Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko warned that “by 2030, it is estimated that up to 118 million extremely poor people will be exposed to drought, floods and extreme heat in Africa."

Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko warned that “by 2030, it is estimated that up to 118 million extremely poor people will be exposed to drought, floods and extreme heat in Africa."

Global news from IZA World of Labor

Latest news from IZA World of Labor

Many people with disability remain unemployed in Australia; Salary history deemed irrelevant in bid to tackle gender pay gap increase in the UK

Majority of people want to continue working from home in Northern Ireland; Delhi is considering a full weekend lockdown due to soaring pollution

Is working overtime becoming the new normal?; US state Maryland ranks at number four overall for diversity

Wheelchair-using minister not able to attend the Cop26 summit due to accessibility issues; Globally Covid-19’s impact on employment will be worse than predicted

Nigeria introduces a digital currency; Torres Strait Islanders take Australia to court over climate change

Friday news roundup October 22, 2021

Climate change threatens over 100 million people in Africa

Gender differences in competitiveness

Labor market policies, unemployment, and identity

Do rising returns to education justify “helicopter” parenting?

The Danish labor market, 2000–2020

The labor market in the US, 2000–2020

How immigration affects investment and productivity in host and home countries

Can market mechanisms solve the refugee crisis?

Cash wage payments in transition economies: Consequences of envelope wages

The minimum wage versus the earned income tax credit for reducing poverty

Early-life medical care and human capital accumulation