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ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin @rfberlin.bsky.social · 13d

📢 We are hiring 📢

RFBerlin is looking for a #ResearchAssistant to support the project on the labor market effects of collective bargaining.

Apply now or share with your network: www.rfberlin.com/job/research...

Research Assistant

We at RFBerlin are seeking a highly skilled and motivated research assistant to provide support for a project on the labor market effects of collective bargaining, led by Christian Dustmann and Jan Kn...

www.rfberlin.com

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Reinhard Bispinck @reinhardbispinck.bsky.social · 27d

Gerade erschienen - die 𝗪𝗦𝗜-𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗳𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘇 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 mit einem Blick auf 2025: Zu verzeichnen ist ein Rückgang gegenüber 2023, doch die Tarifrunden verliefen weiterhin relativ streikintensiv durch Nachwirkungen der Inflationswelle. www.boeckler.de/de/pressemit...

Arbeitskämpfe: 2024 Rückgang gegenüber 2023, doch weiterhin relativ streikintensiv durch Nachwirkungen der Inflationswelle

www.boeckler.de

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Anna Stansbury @annastansbury.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢Nina Roussille and I are hiring a full-time predoctoral researcher to work with us at MIT on labor economics research projects.

IMPORTANT: this vacancy is open right now, so we are particularly interested in people who could start soon.

Link to apply: careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/cl...

Predoctoral Researcher

MIT - Predoctoral Researcher - Cambridge MA 02139

careers.peopleclick.com

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · Sep 4

Political Economy of Work Junior Scholar Workshop to be held at Columbia University December 5-6, 2025.
#EconSky #PoliSky #EconConf

Proposal deadline 9/15
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Labor Lab at the Center for Political Economy, Columbia University and Cornell ILR School invite submissions for the Political Economy of Work Junior Scholar Workshop to be held at Columbia University December 5-6, 2025.

Participants will receive feedback on their scholarship from a senior scholar in the field, comments from fellow junior scholars, and advice about career development. Confirmed commentators include: Kate Andrias (law); Brishen Rogers (law); Hiba Hafiz (law); Alex Hertel-Fernandez (political science); Suresh Naidu (economics); and Adam Reich (sociology), with more to be added.

Who Can Apply?

Scholars who write in the field of work and labor, broadly defined, in law, social science (economics, political science, sociology) or history are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to scholars without tenure, including post docs or fellows, but recently tenured scholars are welcome to apply as well. Submissions are also welcome from graduate students or law students interested in academia, as are papers from practitioners, clinicians, and writing faculty.

Proposal Requirements

Interested participants should submit a one-page abstract with contact information via this form by September 15 at 5pm EDT.

Please note: Presented papers must be advanced drafts of scholarly work ready for circulation by November 14, 2025.

Key Deadlines

September 15, 2025, at 5pm EDT: Deadline for proposal submissions

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Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Sep 5

*compensation strategy :)

Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Sep 5

Clever paper using sectoral bargaining wage groups & drift to classify the compensation structure of firms!

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Filipe B Caires @fbcaires.bsky.social · Jul 17

Honoured that my paper "Internal Organization of Firms and Minimum Wage Spillovers" received the Best Paper Award at the latest @eayeconomists.bsky.social Annual Meeting!

Appreciation photo with EUI friends at King’s College – an amazing venue for a great conference.

The paper in a nutshell 👇

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Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Sep 1

Cool new WP by Bernardo Fanfani links 3 major sectoral bargaining agreements to wage data of Veneto (Italy) & finds that changes in union min wages explain 1/3 of the increase in wage inequality 1990-2005 for these workers! I wonder how this would look like in Germany 🤔

docs.iza.org/dp18051.pdf

docs.iza.org

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Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Aug 30

Today I learned that there is a Stone Center in Munich!

Per Engzell @pengzell.bsky.social · Aug 29

Very interesting mentorship program for early career folks working on wealth inequality and related topics, run out of the Munich Stone Center for Inequality Research
www.isi-munich.de/en/programs/...

ISI News – Mentoring for more justice

The ISI Pipeline Program brings young researchers together with leading figures in inequality research — the new round of applications is now underway.

www.isi-munich.de

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Hans-Böckler-Stiftung @boeckler-stiftung.bsky.social · Aug 24

🎓 #Promovieren ist herausfordernd – finanziell, mental und organisatorisch. Wir unterstützen dich mit unserem #Stipendium, damit du dich voll auf deine #Promotion konzentrieren kannst!

📅 Deadline: 2. Nov.
📍 Alle Fachrichtungen
👥 Netzwerk & Unterstützung

Jetzt bewerben: www.boeckler.de/stip...

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NBER @nber.org · Aug 22

Estimating individual pay premia for 4,800 unions in Brazil, finds substantial heterogeneity across unions. Strikes and internal competition correlate with higher premia, from Ellora Derenoncourt, François Gerard, Lorenzo Lagos, and Claire Montialoux https://www.nber.org/papers/w34139

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Ingo E. Isphording @ingoisphording.bsky.social · Aug 20

I am super happy about the IZA network and DP series having found a new home at @liser.lu . Having visited in the past, I think LISER is the kind of place IZA could (and should ) have been. I wish them all the best!

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Prof Dynarski @dynarski.bsky.social · Aug 20

Fantastic news! IZA has a new home

#econsky

LISER
Luxembourg Institute of
Socio-Economic Research
I Z A Institute
of Labor Economics
Initiated by Deutsche Post Foundation
A New Chapter for the IZA Network
August 20, 2025
Dear IZA Network Members,
Over the past months, we have made significant efforts to ensure the continued work of the global IZA
Network and preserve its essential role in advancing labor economics beyond December 2025, when
the Bonn-based institute will officially close.
Today, we are delighted to announce that these efforts have been highly successful: the IZA Network—
including the renowned IZA Discussion Paper Series and the IZA World of Labor-has found a new
institutional home at the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), effective January
1, 2026.
Founded in 1989, LISER is a multilingual, internationally connected public research institute at the
heart of Europe. With a staff of 200 from over 30 countries and a mission rooted in interdisciplinary
excellence, LISER is deeply embedded in Europe's research landscape. It maintains strong ties with EU
institutions, universities, and policy practitioners across the continent.
LISER also has robust and long-standing connections with Germany, both structurally and academically.
The institute collaborates actively with German universities and research centers through joint
publications, events, researcher exchanges, and participation in advisory boards. These connections
make LISER a natural fit for hosting the IZA Network-while also positioning the network to expand its
European and international reach.
LISER fully embraces the IZA Network's mission. Taking over its core activities aligns closely with LISER's
long-term goals: fostering international collaboration, supporting policy-relevant research, and
nurturing the next generation of researchers.
Under LISER's stewardship, the following core activities will continue:
• The IZA Discussion Paper Series, a trusted and visible platform for disseminating top-tier labor
economics research;
• The IZA World of Labor, providing concise, policy-relevant insights for decision-makers and
serving as a valuable resource for teaching;
• Flagship events such as the Summer School and key thematic workshops;
• A visiting program for fellows.
Beyond preserving these core activities, LISER is committed to enhancing the IZA Network's global
reach and impact. Plans are underway to expand accessibility and strengthen connections with
European policymaking communities, while also fostering collaboration and exchange through short-
and long-term visiting opportunities as well as through an enhanced event program. These initiatives
will leverage Luxembourg's strategic location to establish a stronger European policy footprint and
ensure IZA-generated research continues to inform real-world decision-making.

Both leadership teams will work closely to ensure a smooth, respectful transition with minimal
disruption. Our most important priority is to ensure the continuity of the network's valuable
contributions to labor economics and related areas of research.
We want to emphasize that this engagement represents a long-term institutional commitment to
nurture and grow the IZA network, its activities, and its visibility. This project has the full support of
both IZA's and LISER's leadership and Boards. We are deeply motivated by a shared belief in the value
of rigorous, independent, and policy-relevant labor economics. At a time of growing threats to
academic freedom and evidence-based policymaking, we aim to maintain a beacon for open,
collaborative, and impactful social science research in Europe and beyond.
Further details on the transition, network governance and future activities will be shared with you in
the fall of 2025. We look forward to your continued valuable contributions as the IZA Network embarks
on this exciting new phase.
Sincerely,
Aline Muller (CEO LISER)
Martin T. Clemens (CFO IZA)

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Sandy Black @econsandy.bsky.social · Aug 19

Society of Labor Economists (SoLE) Annual Conference will be May 1-2, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Submission portal is now open! Deadline for submissions is October 31--don't forget to submit! It will be a great conference! (organized by me and @jrothst.bsky.social)

mailchi.mp/sole-jole/so...

SOLE 2026 Submissions Open

mailchi.mp

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Maximilian Kasy @maxkasy.bsky.social · Aug 18

📆 Mark your calendars! 📆

With the publication of "Means of prediction" approaching fast, I'm looking forward to an interesting set of panel discussions and book-talks this fall - I hope to see many of you there!

Preliminary schedule of book talks:
maxkasy.github.io/home/present...

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Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Aug 17

predoc.org hosts me for an online office hour. If you want to talk about predoc or PhD applications, and in particular about doing economics in non-economic departments, sign up! t.co/AlCicSi0zw #econ_ra

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Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Aug 17

predoc.org hosts me for an online office hour. If you want to talk about predoc or PhD applications, and in particular about doing economics in non-economic departments, sign up! t.co/AlCicSi0zw #econ_ra

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NBER @nber.org · Aug 1

Micro evidence on firms' opting out of rigid collective bargaining in Italy finds that opting out reduces wages but increases workers' employment and retention within firms, from Dustmann, Giannetto, Incoronato, Lacava, Pezone, Saggio, and Schoefer https://www.nber.org/papers/w34076

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Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Jul 28

Sehr interessant! Berücksichtigen die Gender Gaps die Stufe innerhalb der Entgeltgruppe (dh Berufserfahrung)?

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Per Engzell @pengzell.bsky.social · Jul 21

Vienna is pretty high on my list of liveable cities and so it should be on yours... consider applying

Valeria Bordone @valeriabordone.bsky.social · Jul 21

We are seeking to appoint a Tenure-Track Professor in Sociology with focus on #QuantitativeMethods @ifswien.bsky.social @univie.ac.at

For the call and how to apply 👇
jobs.univie.ac.at/job/Tenure-T...

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Jonas Jessen @jonasjessen.bsky.social · Jul 21

10 days left to apply for our workshop on Economics of Ageing and Pensions 👇

📆 Deadline: July 31

💸 Travel and accommodation will be covered

Jonas Jessen @jonasjessen.bsky.social · May 26

📣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!

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Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Jul 20

And a big update to the Stata package is also on the way!

Arin Dube @arindube.bsky.social · Jul 20

Very pleased that our local projections dif-in-dif paper is now out in the Journal of Applied Econometrics. Joint with @dgirardi.bsky.social, Jorda, and Taylor.

It's a tool that we think many applied economists will find useful (indeed many already have).

🧵

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Daniele Girardi @dgirardi.bsky.social · May 19

Research Assistantship opportunity for Brazilian (or living/studying in Brazil) MA/PhD Economics students.

We are hiring a RA to support with empirical work in Economics/Applied Econometrics. Expertise in econometric theory would be a big plus. Apply ASAP!

danielegirardi.github.io/posts/RA_cal...

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Journal of Public Economics @jpube.bsky.social · May 9

Recently published in @jpube.bsky.social:

"Rubbing shoulders: Class segregation in daily activities"

By Maxim Massenkoff & @natewilmers.bsky.social

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#econsky

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Journal of Public Economics @jpube.bsky.social · May 9

Recently published in @jpube.bsky.social:

"Declining earnings inequality, rising income inequality: What explains discordant inequality trends in the United States?"

By @zparolin.bsky.social, @lukaslehner.bsky.social, & @natewilmers.bsky.social

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#econsky

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Alex Busch @alexanderbusch.bsky.social · Apr 17

Scary stuff

Lili Vargha @lilivargha.bsky.social · Apr 3

Anomalies & data problems are found in the Hungarian EU SILC income data from around year 2017. It is very likely that the data was manipulated to decrease the poverty rate.

Annamaria Tatrai and Andras Gabos conducted a very thorough investigation of the issue: www.valaszonline.hu/2025/04/01/e...

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