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March 29, 2018

CNN, BBC News

Africa unites to create one of the world’s largest trade blocs

The African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been signed by the 44 countries, creating one of the world’s largest trade blocs.

The African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been signed by the 44 countries, creating one of the world’s largest trade blocs.
March 27, 2018

BBC News

Australian magnate steps down due to mental health reasons

James Packer resigns from his gaming empire, prompting discussions around mental health at the top of business.

James Packer resigns from his gaming empire, prompting discussions around mental health at the top of business.
March 26, 2018

The New York Times

Unprecedented study reveals true scale of income gap for American black men

Black boys in America grow up to earn less in adulthood than their white peers, even when they come from the highest socio-economic backgrounds, a new study has revealed.

Black boys in America grow up to earn less in adulthood than their white peers, even when they come from the highest socio-economic backgrounds, a new study has revealed.
March 23, 2018

The Conversation

Intelligence is the key to a cohesive and cooperative society

Rather than personality traits like agreeableness, conscientiousness, and trust, intelligence is the key to success, according to a new study.

Rather than personality traits like agreeableness, conscientiousness, and trust, intelligence is the key to success, according to a new study.
March 22, 2018

CNN, National Geographic

143 million people predicted to become migrants as a result of climate change

Climate change will force tens of millions of people in developing countries to migrate by 2050.

Climate change will force tens of millions of people in developing countries to migrate by 2050.
March 20, 2018

Quartz, World Wide Web Foundation

Over $400 million of funding to expand internet access in Africa sits dormant

New research finds that an estimated US$408 million collected to expand internet access across the continent is sitting unused in public coffers throughout Africa, undermining economic growth and global development.

New research finds that an estimated US$408 million collected to expand internet access across the continent is sitting unused in public coffers throughout Africa, undermining economic growth and global development.
March 19, 2018

The Times of Israel

"Large strides" made by Arab Israeli women in education and employment rates

Substantial developments have been made in high school education, higher education, and employment rates among Arab Israeli women, a new report finds.

Substantial developments have been made in high school education, higher education, and employment rates among Arab Israeli women, a new report finds.

Global news from IZA World of Labor

News from IZA World of Labor

Africa unites to create one of the world’s largest trade blocs

Australian magnate steps down due to mental health reasons

Unprecedented study reveals true scale of income gap for American black men

Intelligence is the key to a cohesive and cooperative society

143 million people predicted to become migrants as a result of climate change

Over $400 million of funding to expand internet access in Africa sits dormant

"Large strides" made by Arab Israeli women in education and employment rates

Rethinking the skills gap

Climate change, natural disasters, and migration

Employers and the gender wage gap

How are minimum wages set?

Should the earned income tax credit rise for childless adults?

Do institutions matter for entrepreneurial development?

How should job displacement wage losses be insured?

Instruction time and educational outcomes

How to support adult caregivers?

The widespread impacts of remittance flows