IZA | IZA - Institute of Labor Economics

IZA NEWSROOM | May 22, 2020

Occupational exposure to contagion and the spread of COVID-19 in Europe

Patterns of social contacts at work help explain why richer countries recorded more serious outbreaks

IZA NEWSROOM | May 14, 2020

How firms in Germany react to the COVID-19 crisis

Mitigation responses are stronger among weak firms and those with expectations of a long shutdown

IZA NEWSROOM | May 6, 2020

How role models influence prosocial behavior during COVID-19

Actions of fellow citizens and political leaders affect donations and volunteering in different ways

At the cutting edge of labor market research

With our local team and global network, we conduct pioneering research in labor economics. Our topics cover all facets of the future of work, currently focusing on the socioeconomic consequences of the global COVID-19 pandemic. In-depth empirical research is the foundation of our independent advice provided to policymakers, business, and society. A key objective of our work is to transfer new knowledge from academic science into the public debate. Drawing on the synergies between our in-house research teams and our international network of scholars, IZA has created a unique platform for scientific exchange at the cutting edge of labor market research.

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Our in-house research agenda is made up of four overarching topics: (1) Changing World of Work, (2) Workers of the Future, (3) Sustainable Labor Policies, (4) Work and Social Cohesion.

Our local research teams analyze challenges for the future of work related to digitalization, new skill requirements, institutional change, and the impact of innovative labor market policies.

While pursuing our own ambitious research agenda, we also provide in-depth scientific analyses for national and international policy institutions as an independent, nonpartisan entity.

IZA coordinates and supports the world’s largest research network in labor economics, comprising more than 1,600 scholars from over 60 countries. Our extensive network activities are the cornerstone of our success.

More about our research COVID-19 and Labor Markets

Publications

We offer a wide range of publications that cater to both an academic and a general audience. See some recent examples:

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13281 May 2o20 EU Jobs at Highest Risk of COVID-19 Social Distancing: Will the Pandemic Exacerbate Labour Market Divide?

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13278 May 2020 COVID-19 Lockdowns and Decline in Traffic Related Deaths and Injuries

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13277 May 2020 The Adverse Effect of the COVID-19 Labor Market Shock on Immigrant Employment

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13266 May 2020 The Distributional Impacts of Early Employment Losses from COVID-19

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13265 May 2020 An Economic Model of the COVID-19 Epidemic: The Importance of Testing and Age-Specific Policies

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13264 May 2020 The Impacts of COVID-19 on Minority Unemployment: First Evidence from April 2020 CPS Microdata

IZA Policy Paper IZA PP No. 158 May 2020 Designing Reopening Strategies in the Aftermath of COVID-19 Lockdowns: Some Principles with an Application to Denmark

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13258 May 2020 Integrating Social Insurance and Social Assistance Programs for the Future World of Labor

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13257 May 2020 Exponential-Growth Prediction Bias and Compliance with Safety Measures in the Times of COVID-19

IZA World of Labor IZA WoL 2020: 473 April 2020 Public attitudes toward immigration—Determinants and unknowns

IZA Journal of Labor Economics Volume 9(1) March 2020 Employment protection legislation, labor courts, and effective firing costs

IZA Journal of Labor Policy Volume 10(1) April 2020 Examining the Impact of Legal Arizona Worker Act on Native Female Labor Supply in the United States

IZA Journal of Development and Migration Volume 11(1) April 2020 Identity-based Earning Discrimination among Chinese People

Research in Labor Economics Volume 47 2019 Health and Labor Markets

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13282 May 2020 COVID-19, Stay-At-Home Orders and Employment: Evidence from CPS Data

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13281 May 2o20 EU Jobs at Highest Risk of COVID-19 Social Distancing: Will the Pandemic Exacerbate Labour Market Divide?

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13278 May 2020 COVID-19 Lockdowns and Decline in Traffic Related Deaths and Injuries

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13277 May 2020 The Adverse Effect of the COVID-19 Labor Market Shock on Immigrant Employment

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13266 May 2020 The Distributional Impacts of Early Employment Losses from COVID-19

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13265 May 2020 An Economic Model of the COVID-19 Epidemic: The Importance of Testing and Age-Specific Policies

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13264 May 2020 The Impacts of COVID-19 on Minority Unemployment: First Evidence from April 2020 CPS Microdata

IZA Policy Paper IZA PP No. 158 May 2020 Designing Reopening Strategies in the Aftermath of COVID-19 Lockdowns: Some Principles with an Application to Denmark

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13258 May 2020 Integrating Social Insurance and Social Assistance Programs for the Future World of Labor

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 13257 May 2020 Exponential-Growth Prediction Bias and Compliance with Safety Measures in the Times of COVID-19

IZA World of Labor IZA WoL 2020: 473 April 2020 Public attitudes toward immigration—Determinants and unknowns

IZA Journal of Labor Economics Volume 9(1) March 2020 Employment protection legislation, labor courts, and effective firing costs

IZA Journal of Labor Policy Volume 10(1) April 2020 Examining the Impact of Legal Arizona Worker Act on Native Female Labor Supply in the United States

IZA Journal of Development and Migration Volume 11(1) April 2020 Identity-based Earning Discrimination among Chinese People

Research in Labor Economics Volume 47 2019 Health and Labor Markets

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Events

We organize more than 20 conferences and workshops per year on various aspects of labor economics. Forthcoming events (subject to change pending COVID-19 restrictions) include:

19th IZA/SOLE Transatlantic Meeting for Labor Economists (TAM)

July 9-12, 2020 Buch/Ammersee, Germany Call for Papers

Cedefop, Eurofound and IZA Conference on Workplace and Management Practices

August 20-21, 2020 Dublin, Ireland

8th IZA Workshop on Environment, Health and Labor Markets

September 2-3, 2020 Bonn, Germany Call for Papers

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People at IZA

We are a global network and a local research institute – this makes IZA a unique player in labor economics.

Hilmar Schneider CEO Our Mission Executive Board

I highly value my association with IZA, which pioneered the international labor economics community and continues to advance cutting-edge research.

Francine Blau IZA Prize Laureate, Cornell University IZA Awards IZA Network

IZA’s research teams emphasize our focus on the most important labor market challenges of the future.

Nico Pestel Team Leader "Policy Challenges" Research Teams All Researchers

I am happy to be a part of a team of editors offering a perfect outlet for your research: the IZA Open Access Journals!

Pierre Cahuc Editor, IZA Journal of Labor Economics IZA Journals IZA Network

What has attracted me to IZA are its great working conditions and atmosphere for young international researchers.

Maria Balgova Research Associate All Researchers

An international work environment, state-of-the-art equipment, and great co-workers – all this is what makes IZA the ideal training place for me.

Miriam Schmitz Trainee, Office Management Assistant Job Offers Local IZA Team

IZA's network activities und program areas provide an exciting opportunity for the world's best researchers to focus on key social and economic issues.

Deborah Cobb-Clark Network Program Coordinator, University of Sydney IZA Network

My time at IZA was formative in many ways - I couldn't have asked for a better place to start my career.

Benjamin Elsner IZA Alumnus, University College Dublin IZA Alumni IZA Network

As an IZA Research Affiliate I really benefit from IZA’s strong networking and the chance to circulate my papers worldwide.

Michela Carlana IZA Affiliate, Harvard Kennedy School IZA Affiliates People Search

About IZA

IZA is a nonprofit research institute and the leading international network in labor economics, comprising more than 1,600 scholars from around the world. This unique combination of in-house research capacity and global network activities enables us to draw on cutting-edge expertise in conducting research projects and providing scientific policy advice. We provide platforms for knowledge exchange and make relevant research findings accessible for policy practitioners and the general public. Established in 1998, IZA is supported by the Deutsche Post Foundation and affiliated with the University of Bonn.

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