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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.

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

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

Noncompete agreements in employment contracts

Interaction between technology and recruiting practices

Alcoholism and mortality in Eastern Europe

Is training effective for older workers?

Corporate income taxes and entrepreneurship