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A new IZA World of Labor report finds that trade unions in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries have been improving the labor market outcomes of their members despite low unionization rates and low levels of bargaining coverage
A new IZA World of Labor report finds that trade unions in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries have been improving the labor market outcomes of their members despite low unionization rates and low levels of bargaining coverage
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IZA World of Labor publishes a report showing that post-socialist countries continue to experience low birth rates despite costly pronatalist policies
IZA World of Labor publishes a report showing that post-socialist countries continue to experience low birth rates despite costly pronatalist policies
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An IZA World of Labor report finds economic growth has little impact on the lower happiness levels in transition economies, while employment, legitimacy of institutions, and good governance are key factors in improving societal well-being
An IZA World of Labor report finds economic growth has little impact on the lower happiness levels in transition economies, while employment, legitimacy of institutions, and good governance are key factors in improving societal well-being
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An IZA World of Labor report finds that careers of men and women diverge immediately upon entry into the labor market contributing to the gender wage gap. This is partly due to differences in educational choices made by men and women.
An IZA World of Labor report finds that careers of men and women diverge immediately upon entry into the labor market contributing to the gender wage gap. This is partly due to differences in educational choices made by men and women.
