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A new report published on IZA World of Labor finds that the impact of universal preschool policies on maternal labor supply varies considerably depending on the policy design and the country context.
A new report published on IZA World of Labor finds that the impact of universal preschool policies on maternal labor supply varies considerably depending on the policy design and the country context.
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A new report published on IZA World of Labor finds that the privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOE) in transition economies improves firm-level employment and productivity. These findings are contrary to the fears of some politicians that privatized firms cut jobs when they face competitive pressure from the market economy.
A new report published on IZA World of Labor finds that the privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOE) in transition economies improves firm-level employment and productivity. These findings are contrary to the fears of some politicians that privatized firms cut jobs when they face competitive pressure from the market economy.
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A new report published today on IZA World of Labor provides evidence that emigration to more democratic countries has positive political effects on the home countries’ institutions
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A new report published today on IZA World of Labor provides evidence that emigration to more democratic countries has positive political effects on the home countries’ institutions
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