There were more babies in England and Wales born to women aged 35 and over than to those under 25 for the first time in 2014, according to official figures. 

A summary of all IZA World of Labor articles mentioned in the media in November 2015.

Since 1980, the number of women in US jails has risen by 646%; women now comprise 7% of America’s prison population. Compared to men this number may seem low, but female incarceration rates have grown 1.5 times faster than those of men.

The UK government has announced plans to introduce a new payroll levy to fund three million new apprenticeships.

A project backed by the World Bank is helping women in Ethiopia access credit to help grow their businesses.

Obesity levels in Africa could soon be as high as those in Europe and North America, according to researchers behind a new anti-obesity initiative.

People who complete a college degree generally earn more than those who have not attended college, but this earnings advantage is not the only benefit of a college education.