Climbing the ivory tower: Socioeconomic representation in academia
Under-representation in academia raises concerns regarding equality of opportunity as well as efficiency. This column explores socioeconomic backgrounds in US academia between 1900 and 1970.
Lebanon: Lessons from social protection delivery systems during the pandemic
Different countries take different approaches to Social Protection (SP) delivery systems. Some countries start by establishing a social registry – a system that is capable of supporting the outreach,
School resources, parental involvement, and student effort
Policy debates around education tend to focus on class size and teaching quality. But a recent body of research highlights the role parents play in
Gaining efficiencies by financing European public goods together
European public goods are public goods which can be more effectively provided at the EU level than the national level. This column argues that the
Good managers, better matches: Job allocation effects on worker productivity
How do good managers impact worker productivity? Mechanisms like motivation and monitoring are well-known, but how important are other channels? This column analyses new data
The impact of the Superbonus on Italian construction costs
The ‘Superbonus’ – a generous tax credit for certain building renovations – was one of the largest fiscal programmes implemented in Italy after the outbreak
Child penalties and parental role models: How classroom exposure shapes gender gaps
Child penalties – the disproportionate career impact of parenthood on women relative to men – are a persistent driver of gender inequality in the labour
The implications of severe weather events for the economy and monetary policy
Climate change is intensifying, generating more frequent and severe extreme weather events. These are in turn affecting the economy through a range of mechanisms, including
Raising female employment in South Asia, one step at a time
South Asia’s female labor force participation today remains among the lowest in the world: More than 400 million working-age women in the region are outside
Equipping India’s workforce for the green transition
Several economies worldwide, including India, are pushing for cleaner growth and a greener future. As more countries shift toward renewables and sustainable practices, demand for
