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December 20, 2019

Reuters, The Guardian, The Guardian, The Conversation, Reuters

Friday news roundup December 20, 2019

Ethiopia launched its first satellite and protests continue in India over the controversial new citizenship law. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

Ethiopia launched its first satellite and protests continue in India over the controversial new citizenship law. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
December 18, 2019

The New Zealand Herald

Minimum wage rise in New Zealand to benefit 250,000 workers

In April 2020, the minimum wage rate for workers in New Zealand is set to increase to $18.90.

In April 2020, the minimum wage rate for workers in New Zealand is set to increase to $18.90.
December 16, 2019

South China Morning Post

Anti-government protests and recession fears drive layoffs in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s biggest broadcaster Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is set to lay off approximately 350 employees, equating to 10% of its workforce.

Hong Kong’s biggest broadcaster Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) is set to lay off approximately 350 employees, equating to 10% of its workforce.
December 13, 2019

BBC News, Forbes, New Zealand Herald, The Guardian

Friday news roundup December 13, 2019

The UK's Conservative Party won a large majority and Finland swore in the world's youngest prime minister. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

The UK's Conservative Party won a large majority and Finland swore in the world's youngest prime minister. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
December 11, 2019

CNN

Air pollution in Sydney has risen 11 times above “hazardous” levels due to thick bushfire smoke

On Tuesday, smoke from Australia’s bushfires covered Sydney, causing air quality to measure 11 times the “hazardous” level in some parts of the city.

On Tuesday, smoke from Australia’s bushfires covered Sydney, causing air quality to measure 11 times the “hazardous” level in some parts of the city.
December 06, 2019

The Guardian, France 24, BBC News

Friday news roundup December 6, 2019

Cutting air pollution can prevent deaths within weeks and protests are happening in France and Colombia. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.

Cutting air pollution can prevent deaths within weeks and protests are happening in France and Colombia. Here's a snapshot of some of the news stories you may have missed this week.
December 04, 2019

The Times of India

New Delhi marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

During the event, Shruti Jha, whose son has autism, also highlighted how the disabled are discriminated against in everyday situations.

During the event, Shruti Jha, whose son has autism, also highlighted how the disabled are discriminated against in everyday situations.

Global news from IZA World of Labor

News from IZA World of Labor

Friday news roundup December 20, 2019

Minimum wage rise in New Zealand to benefit 250,000 workers

Anti-government protests and recession fears drive layoffs in Hong Kong

Friday news roundup December 13, 2019

Air pollution in Sydney has risen 11 times above “hazardous” levels due to thick bushfire smoke

Friday news roundup December 6, 2019

New Delhi marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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

The labor market in Canada, 2000–2021