Jonas Jessen
@jonasjessen.bsky.social
Postdoc at WZB and IAB.
Interested in everything losely related to labour economics.
But also here for fun!
https://sites.google.com/view/jesseneconomist
Interested in everything losely related to labour economics.
But also here for fun!
https://sites.google.com/view/jesseneconomist
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The sheer size of the child penalty in labor markets (worldwide) makes it so important. Here's a new study digging deeper.
@jonasjessen.bsky.social @kinnelavinia.bsky.social
@jonasjessen.bsky.social @kinnelavinia.bsky.social
Why the motherhood penalty persists: Our analysis shows that declines in general competencies like numeracy account for at most 10% of the long-term child penalty in earnings, suggesting that gender norms, not skill depreciation, remain the primary driver of inequality.
The Earnings Gap Isn’t a Skill Gap: Labor Market Skills Don’t Explain the “Child Penalty”
Jessen, Kinne & Battisti: "Child penalties in labour market skills" European Economic Review, Volume 184 (2026)
190researchblog.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:54 PM
The sheer size of the child penalty in labor markets (worldwide) makes it so important. Here's a new study digging deeper.
@jonasjessen.bsky.social @kinnelavinia.bsky.social
@jonasjessen.bsky.social @kinnelavinia.bsky.social
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Wenn ihr das Geld erübrigen könnt (man kann auch zusammenlegen). Jedes Kit hilft!
Ukraine2Power hat ein Überlebenskit für 80€ (Gaskocher, Heizdecken, Hand/Fusswärmer, Thermoskanne, Powerbank) zusammengestellt.
Konto: We Aid gGmbH
IBAN: DE 52370205000001838801
Kennwort: Ukraine2Power
Danke 🙏
Ukraine2Power hat ein Überlebenskit für 80€ (Gaskocher, Heizdecken, Hand/Fusswärmer, Thermoskanne, Powerbank) zusammengestellt.
Konto: We Aid gGmbH
IBAN: DE 52370205000001838801
Kennwort: Ukraine2Power
Danke 🙏
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Wenn ihr das Geld erübrigen könnt (man kann auch zusammenlegen). Jedes Kit hilft!
Ukraine2Power hat ein Überlebenskit für 80€ (Gaskocher, Heizdecken, Hand/Fusswärmer, Thermoskanne, Powerbank) zusammengestellt.
Konto: We Aid gGmbH
IBAN: DE 52370205000001838801
Kennwort: Ukraine2Power
Danke 🙏
Ukraine2Power hat ein Überlebenskit für 80€ (Gaskocher, Heizdecken, Hand/Fusswärmer, Thermoskanne, Powerbank) zusammengestellt.
Konto: We Aid gGmbH
IBAN: DE 52370205000001838801
Kennwort: Ukraine2Power
Danke 🙏
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But we hear all the time that GDP is growing 2% or 3%, so how is that possible?
That’s because the US population is growing (especially the adult population, age 20+)
GDP has grown 2.3% a year since 2010
But GDP per adult only 1.3%
That’s because the US population is growing (especially the adult population, age 20+)
GDP has grown 2.3% a year since 2010
But GDP per adult only 1.3%
January 20, 2026 at 8:59 PM
But we hear all the time that GDP is growing 2% or 3%, so how is that possible?
That’s because the US population is growing (especially the adult population, age 20+)
GDP has grown 2.3% a year since 2010
But GDP per adult only 1.3%
That’s because the US population is growing (especially the adult population, age 20+)
GDP has grown 2.3% a year since 2010
But GDP per adult only 1.3%
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Freedom versus externalities
January 1, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Freedom versus externalities
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📢 Very happy to see our paper "Child penalties in labour market skills" (w/ @jonasjessen.bsky.social & @michelebattisti.bsky.social) out in the special issue on "Education, Health, and Gender: A Family Perspective" of the European Economic Review.
Link (open access): doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
More ⤵️
Link (open access): doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
More ⤵️
December 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📢 Very happy to see our paper "Child penalties in labour market skills" (w/ @jonasjessen.bsky.social & @michelebattisti.bsky.social) out in the special issue on "Education, Health, and Gender: A Family Perspective" of the European Economic Review.
Link (open access): doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
More ⤵️
Link (open access): doi.org/10.1016/j.eu...
More ⤵️
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It has become received wisdom in Brussels and Washington that there is a new “euro-sclerosis”: that the EU economy is lagging the US
This view is wrong
A little primer on the measurement of productivity – and why reports of the economic death of Europe are greatly exaggerated🧵
This view is wrong
A little primer on the measurement of productivity – and why reports of the economic death of Europe are greatly exaggerated🧵
December 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
It has become received wisdom in Brussels and Washington that there is a new “euro-sclerosis”: that the EU economy is lagging the US
This view is wrong
A little primer on the measurement of productivity – and why reports of the economic death of Europe are greatly exaggerated🧵
This view is wrong
A little primer on the measurement of productivity – and why reports of the economic death of Europe are greatly exaggerated🧵
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🚨 New paper alert: Exclusionary political rhetoric alone can drive people to leave their hometowns
In Poland, anti-LGBTQ resolutions by 100 local governments caused a rise in migration intentions, reflected in job search
Here’s what @jangromadzki.bsky.social and I found: 🧵
In Poland, anti-LGBTQ resolutions by 100 local governments caused a rise in migration intentions, reflected in job search
Here’s what @jangromadzki.bsky.social and I found: 🧵
November 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🚨 New paper alert: Exclusionary political rhetoric alone can drive people to leave their hometowns
In Poland, anti-LGBTQ resolutions by 100 local governments caused a rise in migration intentions, reflected in job search
Here’s what @jangromadzki.bsky.social and I found: 🧵
In Poland, anti-LGBTQ resolutions by 100 local governments caused a rise in migration intentions, reflected in job search
Here’s what @jangromadzki.bsky.social and I found: 🧵
Excellent thread 👏
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German Reunification Day invites both gratitude and reflection.
Gratitude, because the peaceful revolution of 1989 was nothing short of a miracle — a bloodless dismantling of a repressive regime.
Reflection, because the wounds of the transition still mark the country —and because
Gratitude, because the peaceful revolution of 1989 was nothing short of a miracle — a bloodless dismantling of a repressive regime.
Reflection, because the wounds of the transition still mark the country —and because
October 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Excellent thread 👏
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The lack of spines among tech CEOs is pathetic... 🤮
Of course, the European leaders did the same to some degree, but at least this was to save Ukraine 💙💛
Of course, the European leaders did the same to some degree, but at least this was to save Ukraine 💙💛
Incredible clip of tech CEOs fawning over Donald Trump. Someone store this clip in the underground archive vault
September 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The lack of spines among tech CEOs is pathetic... 🤮
Of course, the European leaders did the same to some degree, but at least this was to save Ukraine 💙💛
Of course, the European leaders did the same to some degree, but at least this was to save Ukraine 💙💛
In January 2026 the excellent Perspectives on (Un-)Employment PhD Workshop is taking place, organised by @iabnews.bsky.social & @fauwiso.bsky.social 🏗️
Keynotes: Paula England & David Dorn 💡
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Aimed at: PhD Students in economics & sociology
More info: shorturl.at/jATG3
Keynotes: Paula England & David Dorn 💡
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Aimed at: PhD Students in economics & sociology
More info: shorturl.at/jATG3
August 22, 2025 at 7:11 AM
In January 2026 the excellent Perspectives on (Un-)Employment PhD Workshop is taking place, organised by @iabnews.bsky.social & @fauwiso.bsky.social 🏗️
Keynotes: Paula England & David Dorn 💡
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Aimed at: PhD Students in economics & sociology
More info: shorturl.at/jATG3
Keynotes: Paula England & David Dorn 💡
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Aimed at: PhD Students in economics & sociology
More info: shorturl.at/jATG3
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Yet, I am still extremely sad about IZA's main assets - the institute itself, its postdoc program, it's Berlin and Bonn campus, the guest program and the workshop series - being cancelled. It remains a big loss.
August 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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It's fantastic that the network is saved.
But IZA as an institute closing down is still a tremendous loss
But IZA as an institute closing down is still a tremendous loss
Unfortunately, the "institute" itself has not found a new home. only its most tangible assets, the network and the discussion paper series, remain. Its postdoc program, the international campus in Bonn with its vibrant guest program, the workshop series, and the summer school, remain lost.
August 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It's fantastic that the network is saved.
But IZA as an institute closing down is still a tremendous loss
But IZA as an institute closing down is still a tremendous loss
Amazing masterclass with Barbara Petrongolo on her Handbool chapter at @rfberlin.bsky.social in September ⚖️
4 days left to apply 👇
4 days left to apply 👇
Attention Berlin-based PhDs & early-career researchers!
On 18–19 September, join the RFBerlin Masterclass with Barbara Petrongolo and get the chance to deepen your understanding of The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market.
Apply by 15 August: www.rfberlin.com/event/rfberl...
On 18–19 September, join the RFBerlin Masterclass with Barbara Petrongolo and get the chance to deepen your understanding of The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market.
Apply by 15 August: www.rfberlin.com/event/rfberl...
August 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Amazing masterclass with Barbara Petrongolo on her Handbool chapter at @rfberlin.bsky.social in September ⚖️
4 days left to apply 👇
4 days left to apply 👇
Incredible feeling to finally see it published 🤩
What are the macro effects of making UI more generous?
In this paper we seek to answer this contentious question 📝
We find increases in aggregate unemployment, driven by both longer UI durations & increased inflows 💡
What are the macro effects of making UI more generous?
In this paper we seek to answer this contentious question 📝
We find increases in aggregate unemployment, driven by both longer UI durations & increased inflows 💡
"What is the effect of extending unemployment benefits on unemployment? How relevant are different channels for the total effect: search effort, separations and spill-over?"
From Jonas Jessen, @robinj.bsky.social, Gałecka-Burdziak, Góra & Kluve:
www.restud.com/the-micro-an...
#econtwitter
From Jonas Jessen, @robinj.bsky.social, Gałecka-Burdziak, Góra & Kluve:
www.restud.com/the-micro-an...
#econtwitter
August 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Incredible feeling to finally see it published 🤩
What are the macro effects of making UI more generous?
In this paper we seek to answer this contentious question 📝
We find increases in aggregate unemployment, driven by both longer UI durations & increased inflows 💡
What are the macro effects of making UI more generous?
In this paper we seek to answer this contentious question 📝
We find increases in aggregate unemployment, driven by both longer UI durations & increased inflows 💡
Now only 3 days left to apply to the workshop on Economics of Ageing and Pensions ⌛
10 days left to apply for our workshop on Economics of Ageing and Pensions 👇
📆 Deadline: July 31
💸 Travel and accommodation will be covered
📆 Deadline: July 31
💸 Travel and accommodation will be covered
📣CALL FOR PAPERS 📣
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
July 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Now only 3 days left to apply to the workshop on Economics of Ageing and Pensions ⌛
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[email protected] & IfW Kiel are jointly 🚨 recruiting a Professor of International Economics🚨 (Associate/Full).
👉 apply.interfolio.com/169770
Great opportunity to join Berlin's thriving econ community. No kings here.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Please share widely! #EconSky
👉 apply.interfolio.com/169770
Great opportunity to join Berlin's thriving econ community. No kings here.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Please share widely! #EconSky
Apply - Interfolio
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July 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
[email protected] & IfW Kiel are jointly 🚨 recruiting a Professor of International Economics🚨 (Associate/Full).
👉 apply.interfolio.com/169770
Great opportunity to join Berlin's thriving econ community. No kings here.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Please share widely! #EconSky
👉 apply.interfolio.com/169770
Great opportunity to join Berlin's thriving econ community. No kings here.
Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
Please share widely! #EconSky
10 days left to apply for our workshop on Economics of Ageing and Pensions 👇
📆 Deadline: July 31
💸 Travel and accommodation will be covered
📆 Deadline: July 31
💸 Travel and accommodation will be covered
📣CALL FOR PAPERS 📣
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
July 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
10 days left to apply for our workshop on Economics of Ageing and Pensions 👇
📆 Deadline: July 31
💸 Travel and accommodation will be covered
📆 Deadline: July 31
💸 Travel and accommodation will be covered
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Russian attacks on Ukraine just this past night.
Crazy to see this constant barrage and then see some question whether getting Russian oil and gas is indeed the right step
Via @anastasiarodi.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/anas...
Crazy to see this constant barrage and then see some question whether getting Russian oil and gas is indeed the right step
Via @anastasiarodi.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/anas...
July 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Russian attacks on Ukraine just this past night.
Crazy to see this constant barrage and then see some question whether getting Russian oil and gas is indeed the right step
Via @anastasiarodi.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/anas...
Crazy to see this constant barrage and then see some question whether getting Russian oil and gas is indeed the right step
Via @anastasiarodi.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/anas...
A lot of attention is rightfully on gender inequalities in the labour market and, to a lesser degree, on inequalities in unpaid work ⚖️
But men falling behind in education and the lack of debate around this is also a big societal problem. Great paper 👇
But men falling behind in education and the lack of debate around this is also a big societal problem. Great paper 👇
Forthcoming article by Alexander W Cappelen @ranveigfalch.bsky.social and Bertil Tungodden "Experimental Evidence on the Acceptance of Males Falling Behind" @fair-thechoicelab.bsky.social @eeanews.bsky.social
Teaching materials available: www.eeassoc.org/teaching-mat...
doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
Teaching materials available: www.eeassoc.org/teaching-mat...
doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
Experimental Evidence on the Acceptance of Males Falling Behind
Abstract. In recent decades, there has been an increase in the share of males struggling in the labor market and education. We show in a set of large-scale
doi.org
June 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
A lot of attention is rightfully on gender inequalities in the labour market and, to a lesser degree, on inequalities in unpaid work ⚖️
But men falling behind in education and the lack of debate around this is also a big societal problem. Great paper 👇
But men falling behind in education and the lack of debate around this is also a big societal problem. Great paper 👇
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Ich hab keine Ahnung wie man das Berliner Urteil einordnen soll/muss. Ob die Bundesregierung Recht hat oder nicht. Aber die Art wie jetzt von vielen die Justiz oder einzelne Richter angegangen/delegitimiert werden, ist nicht weit von dem entfernt was gerade in den USA passiert.
June 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Ich hab keine Ahnung wie man das Berliner Urteil einordnen soll/muss. Ob die Bundesregierung Recht hat oder nicht. Aber die Art wie jetzt von vielen die Justiz oder einzelne Richter angegangen/delegitimiert werden, ist nicht weit von dem entfernt was gerade in den USA passiert.
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We're hiring a postdoc in labor economics at IAB Nuremberg! Join @ineshelmecon.bsky.social, @jnimczik.bsky.social & me on a project about gig work.
🗓️ Start: 1 Oct 25
💶 Salary ≥ €5200/month
🌱 Possibility to apply for tenure track program
Apply here until 17 June: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
🗓️ Start: 1 Oct 25
💶 Salary ≥ €5200/month
🌱 Possibility to apply for tenure track program
Apply here until 17 June: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
June 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We're hiring a postdoc in labor economics at IAB Nuremberg! Join @ineshelmecon.bsky.social, @jnimczik.bsky.social & me on a project about gig work.
🗓️ Start: 1 Oct 25
💶 Salary ≥ €5200/month
🌱 Possibility to apply for tenure track program
Apply here until 17 June: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
🗓️ Start: 1 Oct 25
💶 Salary ≥ €5200/month
🌱 Possibility to apply for tenure track program
Apply here until 17 June: econjobmarket.org/positions/11...
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headline construction masterclass
June 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
headline construction masterclass
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Es wird knapp, es wird reichen - hoffentlich.
June 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Es wird knapp, es wird reichen - hoffentlich.
📣CALL FOR PAPERS 📣
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
May 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
📣CALL FOR PAPERS 📣
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
Workshop on the economics of ageing and pensions
tinyurl.com/2wez4wp7
Where? Berlin @wzb.bsky.social 🐻
When? November 20-21 November 🍂
For whom? Researchers at all stages in their career
Anything else? Accomodation & travel cost will be covered 🚅🏨
Please circulate!
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Zwei von zehn Beschäftigten berichten von sexueller Belästigung im Arbeitsumfeld. Der aktuelle #IABKurzbericht zeigt, welche Auswirkungen infolgedessen erwartet werden und welche Maßnahmen Betriebe ergreifen, um solche Vorfälle zu verhindern oder darauf zu reagieren ➡️ doku.iab.de/kurzber/2025...
May 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Zwei von zehn Beschäftigten berichten von sexueller Belästigung im Arbeitsumfeld. Der aktuelle #IABKurzbericht zeigt, welche Auswirkungen infolgedessen erwartet werden und welche Maßnahmen Betriebe ergreifen, um solche Vorfälle zu verhindern oder darauf zu reagieren ➡️ doku.iab.de/kurzber/2025...