The long-standing gap in hours worked between Americans and workers in other advanced economies has narrowed significantly. This column
Since the 1980s, real wages in the US have grown only slowly, even as productivity has continued to rise.
Labour shortages across the EU are back down to pre-pandemic levels and declining, but this easing of the labour
Fertility has fallen to very low levels in many advanced economies, and many pro-natalist policies appear to deliver modest
Much of the debate over the consequences of immigration restrictions for labour market outcomes of native-born workers focuses on
Many economies index their minimum wage to inflation to preserve its real value during inflationary periods. This column shows,
Working hours are a fundamental determinant of economic growth and wellbeing, but we still lack a comprehensive picture of
Adult skills play a crucial role in shaping productivity. This column uses data from the 2023 OECD Survey of
The number of people fleeing war and persecution worldwide has nearly tripled since the early 2010s, challenging European policymakers
Picture two houses—one with old windows, no insulation, and older appliances, and the other featuring simple energy-efficient upgrades and
The long-standing gap in hours worked between Americans and workers in other advanced economies has narrowed significantly. This column
Since the 1980s, real wages in the US have grown only slowly, even as productivity has continued to rise.
Labour shortages across the EU are back down to pre-pandemic levels and declining, but this easing of the labour
Fertility has fallen to very low levels in many advanced economies, and many pro-natalist policies appear to deliver modest
Much of the debate over the consequences of immigration restrictions for labour market outcomes of native-born workers focuses on
Many economies index their minimum wage to inflation to preserve its real value during inflationary periods. This column shows,
Working hours are a fundamental determinant of economic growth and wellbeing, but we still lack a comprehensive picture of
Adult skills play a crucial role in shaping productivity. This column uses data from the 2023 OECD Survey of
The number of people fleeing war and persecution worldwide has nearly tripled since the early 2010s, challenging European policymakers
Picture two houses—one with old windows, no insulation, and older appliances, and the other featuring simple energy-efficient upgrades and
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