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Global news from IZA World of Labor

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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  • February 27, 2018
    International Labour Organization, OECD Development Centre

    The impact of immigration on Thailand's economy

    In recent decades, Thailand has been an attractive destination for immigrant workers due to its relatively high wages and economic growth. Over a period from 2000 to 2010, the foreign-born population increased by a factor of ten from 263,000 to 2.5 million people.
    In recent decades, Thailand has been an attractive destination for immigrant workers due to its relatively high wages and economic growth. Over a period from 2000 to 2010, the foreign-born population increased by a factor of ten from 263,000 to 2.5 million people.
  • February 23, 2018
    The Guardian, Common Space

    Scotland debates devolution of migration post-Brexit

    The Scottish Parliament has been debating the need for a separate solution for migration policy in Scotland, due to the country’s “unique” needs. 
    The Scottish Parliament has been debating the need for a separate solution for migration policy in Scotland, due to the country’s “unique” needs. 
  • February 21, 2018
    The Conversation

    Kenyan study urges changes to international refugee policy

    Refugee policy should be regarded as a development issue rather than a focus solely for humanitarian aid, a new report by Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Centre finds.
     
    Refugee policy should be regarded as a development issue rather than a focus solely for humanitarian aid, a new report by Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Centre finds.
     
  • February 20, 2018
    Bloomberg Markets

    An increasing number of Italian workers are in temporary jobs

    As Italy goes to the polls in March, one key issue for the future government is increasing the number of stable, permanent jobs available.
     
    As Italy goes to the polls in March, one key issue for the future government is increasing the number of stable, permanent jobs available.
     
  • February 19, 2018
    The Vanguard

    Over half of Nigerian children involved in “dangerous and harmful” child labor

    Around 50.8% of Nigerian children aged between five and 17 are engaged in child labor, a new survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed.
    Around 50.8% of Nigerian children aged between five and 17 are engaged in child labor, a new survey by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed.
  • February 16, 2018
    The New York Times, The Washington Post

    US firms relying on bonuses, not raises, to reward their staff

    Most US organizations will continue to tie the majority of their compensation budgets to pay incentives that reward performance and business results.
    Most US organizations will continue to tie the majority of their compensation budgets to pay incentives that reward performance and business results.
  • February 15, 2018
    The Economic Times

    Artificial Intelligence (AI): Employment benefits outweigh costs

    The benefits for employees of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will outweigh the detrimental effects it could have on future employment, a new report by PwC India finds.
    The benefits for employees of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will outweigh the detrimental effects it could have on future employment, a new report by PwC India finds.
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