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June 29, 2018

CNBC

The stereotype of the youthful entrepreneur is a myth, says researchers

Most successful entrepreneurs are middle-aged, says new study.

Most successful entrepreneurs are middle-aged, says new study.
June 28, 2018

The Guardian, Gov.UK

Chinese ban on British beef lifted

Official market access negotiations can now begin following a £250 million deal.

Official market access negotiations can now begin following a £250 million deal.
June 26, 2018

Bloomberg, The Conversation

Allowing women to drive could add $90 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy

Lifting the driving ban on women is an essential step in making Saudi Arabia’s economy more efficient in the long run.

Lifting the driving ban on women is an essential step in making Saudi Arabia’s economy more efficient in the long run.
June 25, 2018

The Economic Times

Tackling gender inequality could give Asia-Pacific economies a $4.5 trillion boost by 2025

Measures to address gender inequality in Asia-Pacific countries could contribute $4.5 trillion to the region’s collective GDP by 2025—around 12% larger than forecasted levels—a new report has found.

Measures to address gender inequality in Asia-Pacific countries could contribute $4.5 trillion to the region’s collective GDP by 2025—around 12% larger than forecasted levels—a new report has found.
June 22, 2018

GOV.UK

UK Home Office reveals details of settled status scheme for EU citizens

EU citizens will be able to apply for “settled status” under plans outlined by the country’s immigration minister this week.

EU citizens will be able to apply for “settled status” under plans outlined by the country’s immigration minister this week.
June 21, 2018

Quartz

The experience of trans people in the US labor market

Research by Stanford University finds that trans people experience high unemployment as a result of severe labor market discrimination.

Research by Stanford University finds that trans people experience high unemployment as a result of severe labor market discrimination.
June 19, 2018

Business Standard

India ranks fifth lowest for gender diversity in leadership positions

India’s increase in women working in top leadership positions is slow, and limited to the dated approach of ticking boxes.

India’s increase in women working in top leadership positions is slow, and limited to the dated approach of ticking boxes.

Global news from IZA World of Labor

News from IZA World of Labor

The stereotype of the youthful entrepreneur is a myth, says researchers

Chinese ban on British beef lifted

Allowing women to drive could add $90 billion to Saudi Arabia’s economy

Tackling gender inequality could give Asia-Pacific economies a $4.5 trillion boost by 2025

UK Home Office reveals details of settled status scheme for EU citizens

The experience of trans people in the US labor market

India ranks fifth lowest for gender diversity in leadership positions

Female poverty and intrahousehold inequality in transition economies

Covid-19 and the youth-to-adult unemployment gap

Does government spending crowd out voluntary labor and donations?

Fertility postponement and labor market outcomes

In-plant alliances can mitigate economic crisis impacts

Does working from home work in developing countries?

Temporary migration entails benefits, but also costs, for sending and receiving countries

Incentivizing sleep?

Job search requirements for older unemployed workers

Firm age and job creation in the US