Global news from IZA World of Labor

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August 09, 2022

Labor markets and institutions

Kenya goes to the polls; UK’s over 50s quitting the workforce, causing inflation

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting the Kenya, the UK, and Europe and discusses issues as diverse as elections, labor market tightening, and the climate crisis.

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting the Kenya, the UK, and Europe and discusses issues as diverse as elections, labor market tightening, and the climate crisis.
August 02, 2022

Labor markets and institutions

Hong Kong falls into recession; Australia faces teacher shortage

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting Hong Kong, Australia, and the globe and discusses issues as diverse as recession, teacher shortage, and happiness.

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting Hong Kong, Australia, and the globe and discusses issues as diverse as recession, teacher shortage, and happiness.
July 26, 2022

Demography, family, and gender

A quarter of America’s young adults still live with their family; Australian NRL players boycott gay pride jersey

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting the US and Australia, and discusses issues as diverse as living arrangements, homophobia, and unionization.

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting the US and Australia, and discusses issues as diverse as living arrangements, homophobia, and unionization.
July 19, 2022

Environment

Europe struggles with extreme heat; UK to host a “drone superhighway”

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting Europe, the UK, and Mexico and the US, and discusses issues as diverse as the climate emergency, drones, and border enforcement.

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting Europe, the UK, and Mexico and the US, and discusses issues as diverse as the climate emergency, drones, and border enforcement.
July 12, 2022

Development

The war in Ukraine worsens food insecurity; Heatwaves and what they mean for the population

Today’s global news summary brings news from Ukraine, the UK, and Italy and discusses issues as diverse as the rise of food prices, extreme temperatures, and migrants and refugees.

Today’s global news summary brings news from Ukraine, the UK, and Italy and discusses issues as diverse as the rise of food prices, extreme temperatures, and migrants and refugees.
July 05, 2022

Migration and Ethnicity, Environment

The climate crisis in Bangladesh is accelerating; Germany reveals first 5 years of same-sex marriage

Today’s global news summary brings news from Bangladesh, Germany, and the UK and discusses issues as diverse as the climate crisis, same-sex marriage, and the rise of food prices.

Today’s global news summary brings news from Bangladesh, Germany, and the UK and discusses issues as diverse as the climate crisis, same-sex marriage, and the rise of food prices.
June 21, 2022

Demography, family, and gender

Japanese court dismisses case arguing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional; US tech firms worried about H-1B kids “aging out”

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting Japan, the US, and the UK, and discusses issues as diverse as same-sex marriage, migration, and the cost of living crisis.

Today’s global news summary brings news affecting Japan, the US, and the UK, and discusses issues as diverse as same-sex marriage, migration, and the cost of living crisis.

Global news from IZA World of Labor

Latest news from IZA World of Labor

Kenya goes to the polls; UK’s over 50s quitting the workforce, causing inflation

Hong Kong falls into recession; Australia faces teacher shortage

A quarter of America’s young adults still live with their family; Australian NRL players boycott gay pride jersey

Europe struggles with extreme heat; UK to host a “drone superhighway”

The war in Ukraine worsens food insecurity; Heatwaves and what they mean for the population

The climate crisis in Bangladesh is accelerating; Germany reveals first 5 years of same-sex marriage

Japanese court dismisses case arguing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional; US tech firms worried about H-1B kids “aging out”

The labor market in New Zealand, 2000−2021

Demographic and economic determinants of migration

The gender gap in time allocation

Parental leave and maternal labor supply

Is the post-communist transition over?

Should unemployment insurance cover partial unemployment?

Determinants of inequality in transition countries

Does employee ownership improve performance?

Measuring poverty within the household

How to attract international students?