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September 28, 2018

BBC Sport, Nikkei Asia Review, The Irish Times, Quartz

Friday news roundup September 28, 2018

Unpaid construction workers in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup, intimidation in Japanese workplaces, and the impact of Asian-American stereotypes. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

Unpaid construction workers in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup, intimidation in Japanese workplaces, and the impact of Asian-American stereotypes. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
September 27, 2018

The Guardian

Struggle for gig economy workers' rights continues in UK

A parliamentary inquiry will take place in the UK over gig economy workers' rights.

A parliamentary inquiry will take place in the UK over gig economy workers' rights.
September 25, 2018

Aljazeera, The Guardian

Italian government passes tough new migration bill

Italy passed a new decree on Monday that will clamp down on immigration.

Italy passed a new decree on Monday that will clamp down on immigration.
September 24, 2018

The Guardian

The world's first autonomous tram launches in Potsdam

What effect will a change to autonomous transport have on the liveihoods of drivers?

What effect will a change to autonomous transport have on the liveihoods of drivers?
September 21, 2018

BBC News, The Guardian, The Guardian, Quartz

Friday news roundup September 21, 2018

New Zealand and the US announced changes to their refugee quotas and a female TV presenter in South Korea caused a scandal by wearing glasses on air. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

New Zealand and the US announced changes to their refugee quotas and a female TV presenter in South Korea caused a scandal by wearing glasses on air. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
September 20, 2018

The Times, The Guardian

Tuition Fees: Is means-testing the answer?

Poorer students should receive free or subsidized tuition fees, a Higher Education Policy Institute report finds.

Poorer students should receive free or subsidized tuition fees, a Higher Education Policy Institute report finds.
September 18, 2018

The Guardian, Forbes

McDonald's workers to walk out over widespread sexual harassment claims

Workers at the fast-food restaurant say their complaints are ignored and they fear losing their jobs.

Workers at the fast-food restaurant say their complaints are ignored and they fear losing their jobs.

News from IZA World of Labor

News from IZA World of Labor

Friday news roundup September 28, 2018

Struggle for gig economy workers' rights continues in UK

Italian government passes tough new migration bill

The world's first autonomous tram launches in Potsdam

Friday news roundup September 21, 2018

Tuition Fees: Is means-testing the answer?

McDonald's workers to walk out over widespread sexual harassment claims

Intergenerational income persistence

Bosses matter: The effects of managers on workers’ performance

Labor market consequences of the college boom around the world

Female labor force participation and development

Employment effects of minimum wages

School tracking and intergenerational social mobility

Do higher levels of education and skills in an area benefit wider society?

Gender quotas on boards of directors

Do workers work more when earnings are high?

Does increasing the minimum wage reduce poverty in developing countries?