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Returns to language skills in transition economies

Mavisakalyan, Astghik - In: IZA World of Labor (2017)

In many transition countries, the collapse of communism ushered in language reforms to adapt to the newfound …' economic opportunities, since foreign language proficiency may enhance or signal productivity in the labor market. Recent … empirical evidence documents positive labor market returns to English language skills in transition countries. However, Russian …

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Policies to support women’s paid work

Giannelli, Gianna Claudia - In: IZA World of Labor (2015)

Engaging in paid work is generally difficult for women in developing countries. Many women work unpaid in family businesses or on farms, are engaged in low-income self-employment activities, or work in low-paid wage employment. In some countries, vocational training or grants for starting a...

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Is teacher certification an effective tool for developing countries?

Pugatch, Todd - In: IZA World of Labor (2017)

Teachers are perhaps the most important determinant of education quality. But what makes a teacher effective? Developing countries expend substantial resources on certifying teachers and retaining those who become certified; moreover, policymakers and aid donors prioritize increasing the...

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Skill mismatch and overeducation in transition economies

Kupets, Olga - In: IZA World of Labor (2015)

Large imbalances between the supply and demand for skills in transition economies are driven by rapid economic restructuring, misalignment of the education system with labor market needs, and underdeveloped adult education and training systems. The costs of mismatches can be large and...

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The labor market consequences of impatience

Cadena, Brian C.; Keys, Benjamin J. - In: IZA World of Labor (2022)

Standard economic theory suggests that individuals know best how to make themselves happy. Thus, policies designed to encourage more forward-looking behaviors will only reduce people's happiness. Recently, however, economists have explored the role of impatience, especially difficulties with...

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The labor market consequences of impatience

Cadena, Brian C. - In: IZA World of Labor (2016)

Standard economic theory suggests that individuals know best how to make themselves happy. Thus, policies designed to encourage “better” behaviors will only reduce people’s happiness. Recently, however, economists have explored the role of impatience, especially difficulties with delaying...

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Gender differences in corporate hierarchies

Kauhanen, Antti - In: IZA World of Labor (2022)

The gender wage gap is largely due to men and women holding different kinds of jobs. This job segregation is partly driven by gender differences in careers in corporate hierarchies. Research has shown that the careers of men and women begin to diverge immediately upon entry into the labor market...

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Eliminating discrimination in hiring isn't enough

Alston, Mackenzie - In: IZA World of Labor (2023)

While many firms have recognized the importance of recruiting and hiring diverse job applicants, they should also pay attention to the challenges newly hired diverse candidates may face after entering the company. It is possible that they are being assessed by unequal or unequitable standards...

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How should teams be formed and managed?

Owan, Hideo - In: IZA World of Labor (2014)

The keys to effective teamwork in firms are (1) carefully designed team-formation policies that take into account what level of diversity of skills, knowledge, and demographics is desirable and (2) balanced team-based incentives. Employers need to choose policies that maximize the gains from...

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Gender differences in corporate hierarchies

Kauhanen, Antti - In: IZA World of Labor (2017)

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