Labour Markets & Migration
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International migration's long-term impact: Evidence from a lottery
Outcomes for migration lottery winners suggest the economic payoff to moving to a richer country comes immediately and persists for at least a decade
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Corruption, bribery, and public sector hiring in developing countries
Government jobs are often allocated based on bribes and patronage. How does this process work, and can this lead to good outcomes?
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The impact of skills development on adolescent girls in Uganda and Liberia
Gender-sensitive youth employment programmes combining income generation and life skills training can be effective in helping adolescent girls succeed
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Helping young people access better employment opportunities
Low-cost interventions that help young people search for employment can improve access to formal and stable jobs, raising equity in the labour market
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How refugee camps benefit host communities
Refugee camps can have a positive effect on the local economy through increased demand for employment opportunities and agricultural goods
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Measuring living standards in African cities and rural areas
It’s no wonder that people are moving to cities. Urban areas offer better amenities and, on average, pay higher wages than rural areas.
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Myth-Busting Evidence on the Economic Benefits of Immigration
Mushfiq Mobarak explains how, contrary to popular opinion, immigration creates economic benefits.
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Strengthening women’s professional aspirations through job training: Evidence from Nigeria
Beyond employment and earnings, job training can increase aspirations among women who lack the confidence to see themselves as successful
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Designing more effective resettlement programs: Lessons from transmigration in Indonesia
Better matching between transmigrants’ origin and destination agroclimate and languages can substantially improve productivity and integration