The primary policy response to population ageing in advanced economies has been to raise the mandatory retirement age. However, these policies have reignited calls for differentiated retirement ages that take into account variations in work intensity. This paper utilises microdata to examine the...

This letter contributes to the literature on gender disparities in professional life by exploring how men and women perceive the impact of parenthood on career outcomes. It does so through the lens of perceived employer-given opportunities ("chances") and perceived own career-related behaviour...

Recent developments in artificial intelligence raise fundamental questions about the future of academic accounting research. Using insights from institutional theory, existing institutional structures, and interviews with senior editors and PhD program chairs, we examine how AI advancements may...

The five case studies detailed in this document describe a variety of contexts in which measures are being implemented to attract, recruit, retain, and advance women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) roles in the infrastructure sectors. The area of focus for each of...

This short note summarizes some of the findings from an extensive literature review, a global stocktaking exercise, key informant interviews, and five case studies in order to provide World Bank Group project teams with insights that they can use to support women's science, technology,...

This thematic report has been prepared in the context of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on Research Careers involving 16 committed participating countries. The report is based on the third meeting of the MLE held in Prague on 21-22 November 2024 on the topic of Enabling conditions for...