Long-term jobless as seen by recruiters

Long-term unemployment of job applicants is perceived as a signal of lower motivation, not primarily lower skills.

Cultural factors and birth outcomes

Babies who were deprived of prenatal nutrition suffer long-term health effects affecting their careers.

Policies to fight EU youth unemployment

More public investment is needed, alongside better links between education and labor market.

The economic value of Breaking Bad

New research shows that misbehavior in school pays off later in life for some kids despite lower grades.

The pain of science research budget cuts

Workers trained on sponsored research projects play a critical role for the knowledge economy.

How social norms affect smoking

The popularity of smoking peers and gender equality are drivers of tobacco consumption.