IZA | IZA - Institute of Labor Economics

IZA NEWSROOM | July 25, 2022

Children benefit from longer parental leave

Study from Denmark shows positive effects on socio-emotional skills and well-being

IZA NEWSROOM | June 24, 2022

Minimum wage increases lead to substantial declines in vacancy postings

Largest effect in at-risk occupations

IZA NEWSROOM | May 23, 2022

Minimum wage contributed to rise in solo self-employment

Study exploits Germany’s introduction of industry-level minimum wages to investigate the causal impact

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.

Topics

Teams

Projects

Network

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. Below we present new findings, focusing on COVID-19 research:

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15424 July 2022 The Impact of COVID-19 on Community College Enrollment and Student Success: Evidence from California Administrative Data

IZA Research Report IZA RR No. 132 July 2022 Selbstständige Erwerbsttätigkeit in Deutschland (Aktualisierung 2022)

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15396 June 2022 The Unequal Impact of the COVID Pandemic: Theory and Evidence on Health and Economic Outcomes for Different Income Groups

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15387 June 2022 Inequality in Internet Access in India: Implications for Learning during COVID

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15382 June 2022 Digital Divide or Digital Provide? Technology, Time Use and Learning Loss during COVID-19

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15343 June 2022 Corporate Training and Skill Gaps: Did COVID-19 Stem EU Convergence in Training Investments?

IZA World of Labor IZA WoL 2022: 496 June 2022 Determinants of inequality in transition countries

IZA Journal of Labor Policy Volume 11(1) May 2022 How effective are hiring subsidies in reducing long-term unemployment among prime-aged jobseekers? Evidence from Belgium

IZA Journal of Development and Migration Volume 13(1) May 2022 Do international remittances promote poverty alleviation? Evidence from low- and middle-income countries

IZA Standpunkte IZA SP No. 102 February 2022 Geschlechtsspezifische Arbeitsmarktwirkung der Covid-19-Pandemie

IZA Journal of Labor Economics Volume 11(1) February 2022 Effects of work requirements for food assistance eligibility on disability claiming

Research in Labor Economics Volume 49 2021 Workplace Productivity and Management Practices

G²LM|LIC January 2022 Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries: Challenges and Opportunities

IZA Research Report IZA RR No. 126 December 2021 Arbeitssituation und Belastungsempfinden von abhängig Beschäftigten im von der Corona-Pandemie geprägten Jahr 2021

IZA Policy Paper IZA PP No. 183 November 2021 A Pacific Skills Visa: Improving Opportunities for Skilled Migration throughout the Pacific Region

IZA Research Report IZA RR No. 123 November 2021 Begleitevaluation der arbeitsmarktpolitischen Integrationsmaßnahmen für Geflüchtete

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15424 July 2022 The Impact of COVID-19 on Community College Enrollment and Student Success: Evidence from California Administrative Data

IZA Research Report IZA RR No. 132 July 2022 Selbstständige Erwerbsttätigkeit in Deutschland (Aktualisierung 2022)

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15396 June 2022 The Unequal Impact of the COVID Pandemic: Theory and Evidence on Health and Economic Outcomes for Different Income Groups

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15387 June 2022 Inequality in Internet Access in India: Implications for Learning during COVID

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15382 June 2022 Digital Divide or Digital Provide? Technology, Time Use and Learning Loss during COVID-19

IZA Discussion Paper IZA DP No. 15343 June 2022 Corporate Training and Skill Gaps: Did COVID-19 Stem EU Convergence in Training Investments?

IZA World of Labor IZA WoL 2022: 496 June 2022 Determinants of inequality in transition countries

IZA Journal of Labor Policy Volume 11(1) May 2022 How effective are hiring subsidies in reducing long-term unemployment among prime-aged jobseekers? Evidence from Belgium

IZA Journal of Development and Migration Volume 13(1) May 2022 Do international remittances promote poverty alleviation? Evidence from low- and middle-income countries

IZA Standpunkte IZA SP No. 102 February 2022 Geschlechtsspezifische Arbeitsmarktwirkung der Covid-19-Pandemie

IZA Journal of Labor Economics Volume 11(1) February 2022 Effects of work requirements for food assistance eligibility on disability claiming

Research in Labor Economics Volume 49 2021 Workplace Productivity and Management Practices

G²LM|LIC January 2022 Labour Markets in Low-Income Countries: Challenges and Opportunities

IZA Research Report IZA RR No. 126 December 2021 Arbeitssituation und Belastungsempfinden von abhängig Beschäftigten im von der Corona-Pandemie geprägten Jahr 2021

IZA Policy Paper IZA PP No. 183 November 2021 A Pacific Skills Visa: Improving Opportunities for Skilled Migration throughout the Pacific Region

IZA Research Report IZA RR No. 123 November 2021 Begleitevaluation der arbeitsmarktpolitischen Integrationsmaßnahmen für Geflüchtete

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Events

Our ambitious event agenda consists of annual conferences, focused workshops, and weekly seminars. Forthcoming events include:

Call for Papers: 7th IZA Workshop on the Economics of Education

September 28-30, 2022 Online Call for Papers: Deadline August 15, 2022

5th IDSC of IZA Workshop: Matching Workers and Jobs Online

New Developments and Opportunities for Social Science and Practice

September 16-17, 2022 Online

IZA Workshop on Labor Market Institutions

September 22-23, 2022 Online

Call for Papers: 2nd IZA Workshop on Climate Change and Labor Markets

Climate Change and Human Wellbeing

September 26, 2022 Online

Call for Papers: 17th IZA & 3rd IZA/CREST Conference

Labor Market Policy Evaluation

October 6-7, 2022 Online

Call for Papers: Inequality in Post-Transition and Emerging Economies

October 27-28, 2022 Online

Call for Papers: 6th IZA/World Bank/NJD/UNU-WIDER Jobs and Development Conference

The Challenge of Creating Better Jobs in Developing Countries

December 14-15, 2022 Cape Town (South Africa)

All Events

People at IZA

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

Maria Balgova Research Associate All Researchers

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Mark Fallak Head of Communications IZA Newsroom IZA Service Units

IZA provides excellent opportunities for collaboration and networking – it can give a valuable early boost to a young researcher’s career.

Karina Doorley IZA Alumna, ESRI Dublin IZA Alumni IZA Network

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

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

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

We publish more than 800 new IZA Discussion Papers per year – here is where the action is in labor economics!

Holger Hinte Head of Publications IZA Discussion Papers IZA Service Units

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

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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