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Klaus Felix Zimmermann is a German economist and emeritus professor of economics at Bonn University. Additionally, he is an honorary… more

Klaus F. Zimmermann
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New GLO Discussion Papers of September 2025: 17 articles free to access

New GLO Discussion Papers of August 2025. Great Contributions to All Areas of Labor and Population Economics. Click Title to Access Abstract. 17 Articles Free to Access: New GLO Discussion Papers of September 2025 1672…
New GLO Discussion Papers of September 2025: 17 articles free to access
New GLO Discussion Papers of August 2025. Great Contributions to All Areas of Labor and Population Economics. Click Title to Access Abstract. 17 Articles Free to Access: New GLO Discussion Papers of September 2025 1672 Property Rights and Violence: Evidence from the End of the American West – Download PDFby Petach, Luke 1671 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Participation and Cognitive Decline among Older Americans…
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Heute zu Gast an der Leopoldina: Roboter-Hund „Spot“ 🐕🤖. Er zeigt den Gästen der Leopoldina-Jahresversammlung, wie Roboter in der Pflege eingesetzt werden könnten, z. B. bei Spaziergängen mit Personen, die an Demenz erkrankt sind.
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Das IAB-#Arbeitsmarktbarometer setzt seinen Aufwärtstrend im September fort und liegt nach dem sechsten Anstieg in Folge nun bei 100,7 Punkten im leicht positiven Bereich. „Die Arbeitsagenturen sehen Licht am Ende des Tunnels“, so IAB-Ökonom Enzo Weber. 🔗 iab.de/daten/iab-ar...
Das IAB-Arbeitsmarktbarometer zeigt den Arbeitsmarktausblick für die nächsten 3 Monate. Im September 2025 steht Komponente A (Arbeitslosigkeit) bei 100,7 Punkten; Komponente B (Beschäftigung) steht bei 100,6 Punkten; das IAB-Arbeitsmarktbarometer als Mittelwert beider Komponenten steht bei 100,7 Punkten. Werte über 100 signalisieren einen positiven Ausblick, Werte unter 100 einen negativen.
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by Jonathan Portes — Reposted by: Klaus F. Zimmermann

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There *is* a substantial "grey"/shadow economy in the UK! Up to 1 in 10 adults are estimated to participate (most on a relatively small scale).

To state the obvious, only a tiny % of this relates to irregular migrants.

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The Hidden Economy in the UK | National Centre for Social Research
Working alongside HMRC, NatCen carried out a second wave of research into the Hidden Economy in the UK
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by Jonathan Portes — Reposted by: Klaus F. Zimmermann

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"Objective details do matter for government, though — especially when considering a policy that, in retrospectively changing the law to deport potentially hundreds of thousands of legal migrants, would shred the UK’s reputation for fair play and predictability. "

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Farage Is Riding the Boris Wave on Immigration
The Reform leader’s claims about how much mass deportation will save rest on dubious numbers.
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The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina Annual Conference in Halle (Saale): Artificial intelligence in society and research.

This year's Annual Assembly of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, held in Halle (Saale), Germany, on September 25-26, 2025, is centered around…
The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina Annual Conference in Halle (Saale): Artificial intelligence in society and research.
This year's Annual Assembly of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, held in Halle (Saale), Germany, on September 25-26, 2025, is centered around the theme of artificial intelligence in all its dimensions. The gathering convenes distinguished experts from a range of fields to explore the latest advancements in AI research, its potential applications, and its societal impacts. Klaus F.
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by Klaus F. Zimmermann — Reposted by: Caroline Krafft

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GLO-JOPE Conference Bonn & Global – December 3-5, 2025. CALL FOR PAPERS. Submission Deadline October 23, 2025.

First Call for Papers. The Global Labor Organization (GLO), a large international network of economists and related disciplines, invites contributed papers on all areas of applied human…
GLO-JOPE Conference Bonn & Global – December 3-5, 2025. CALL FOR PAPERS. Submission Deadline October 23, 2025.
First Call for Papers. The Global Labor Organization (GLO), a large international network of economists and related disciplines, invites contributed papers on all areas of applied human resources issues to its annual hybrid global GLO-JOPE 2025 conference (3-5 December 2025). Supported by the Journal of Population Economics (JOPE), it organizes online sessions for this period, and on December 4-5 a connected in-person event in the Science Center Bonn. Submissions are open, and the submission deadline is October 23, 2025. For further details (continuously updated) see 
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Call for Papers. GLO-JOPE Conference Bonn & Global – December 3-5, 2025. Submission Deadline October 23, 2025.

First Call for Papers. The Global Labor Organization (GLO), a large international network of economists and related disciplines, invites contributed papers on all areas of applied human…
Call for Papers. GLO-JOPE Conference Bonn & Global – December 3-5, 2025. Submission Deadline October 23, 2025.
First Call for Papers. The Global Labor Organization (GLO), a large international network of economists and related disciplines, invites contributed papers on all areas of applied human resources issues to its annual hybrid global GLO-JOPE 2025 conference (3-5 December 2025). Supported by the Journal of Population Economics, it organizes online sessions for this period, and on December 4-5 a connected in-person event in the Science Center Bonn. Submissions are open, and the submission deadline is October 23, 2025. For further details (continuously updated) see 
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Journal of Population Economics honored at the Springer Nature Editors Summit in Heidelberg

As the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Population Economics (JOPE), Klaus F. Zimmermann was invited to speak on September 19, 2025 at the Springer Nature Editor Summit in Heidelberg about the success…
Journal of Population Economics honored at the Springer Nature Editors Summit in Heidelberg
As the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Population Economics (JOPE), Klaus F. Zimmermann was invited to speak on September 19, 2025 at the Springer Nature Editor Summit in Heidelberg about the success story of the journal. On January 2024, JOPE introduced Continous Article Publishing (CAP) to ensure fast and efficient publication of accepted manuscripts. At the same time, it started a larger number of article…
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Springer Nature Editors Summit Heidelberg

As the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Population Economics (JOPE), Klaus F. Zimmermann was invited to speak on September 19, 2025 at the Springer Nature Editor Summit in Heidelberg about the success story of the journal. On January 2024, JOPE introduced…
Springer Nature Editors Summit Heidelberg
As the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Population Economics (JOPE), Klaus F. Zimmermann was invited to speak on September 19, 2025 at the Springer Nature Editor Summit in Heidelberg about the success story of the journal. On January 2024, JOPE introduced Continous Article Publishing (CAP) to ensure fast and efficient publication of accepted manuscripts. At the same time, it started a larger number of article…
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#GLO related: Meeting with Martina Bihn & Niko Chtouris of Springer at the 2025 conference of the Verein für Socialpolitik about issues of the Journal of Population Economics #JOPE & Handbook of Labor, Human Resources, and Population Economics. #EconSky Info: www.klausfzimmermann.de/verein-fur-s...
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Verein für Socialpolitik (German Economic Association) Conference 2025 at the University of Cologne, 14-17 September 2025.

Following new strands of research at the 2025 annual conference of the traditional German Economic Association (Verein für Socialpolitik) in Cologne/Germany, 14-17 September…
Verein für Socialpolitik (German Economic Association) Conference 2025 at the University of Cologne, 14-17 September 2025.
Following new strands of research at the 2025 annual conference of the traditional German Economic Association (Verein für Socialpolitik) in Cologne/Germany, 14-17 September 2025. Meetings with colleagues from the Free University of Berlin, GLO Fellows; authors of the Journal of Population Economics, the „Handbook of Labor, Human Resources, and Population Economics" and the book series "
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by Christian Zimmermann — Reposted by: Klaus F. Zimmermann

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There are over 3.5 million journal articles indexed in RePEc, for total of 5.1 million items.

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#RePEc #EconSky
Economics Journals | IDEAS/RePEc
IDEAS is a central index of economics research
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September 1, 2025: Happy to share a new role as Honorary Professor at the University of Edinburgh starting today! Looking forward to collaborate further with Wen Hou and his colleagues. #EconSky 2024 research visit to Edinburgh: www.klausfzimmermann.de/research-vis...
Research Visit to Edinburgh, Scotland, October 13-17, 2024
On the invitation of Prof. Wen Hou (University of Edinburgh Business School & Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Chinese Economics and Business Studies), GLO
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Happy citizens trust their rulers. New #JOPE paper OPEN ACCESS. Citizen well-being impacts political trust, which is key to regime stability. Any government, even an authoritarian one, has an incentive to foster the happiness of its citizens.
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Twenty-two New GLO Discussion Papers of August 2025: Free to Access

Twenty-two New GLO Discussion Papers of July 2025. Great Contributions to All Areas of Loabor and Population Economics. Click Title to Access Abstract. Free to Access: New GLO Discussion Papers of August 2025 1655 Effects of…
Twenty-two New GLO Discussion Papers of August 2025: Free to Access
Twenty-two New GLO Discussion Papers of July 2025. Great Contributions to All Areas of Loabor and Population Economics. Click Title to Access Abstract. Free to Access: New GLO Discussion Papers of August 2025 1655 Effects of Information Provision on Undocumented Migration to Europe: Evidence from a Survey Experiment – Download PDFby Lafleur, Jean-Michel & Marfouk, Abdeslam 1654 Complementary Funding: How Location Links Crowdfunding and Venture Capital…
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Call for Papers: 8th Renmin University of China – GLO Annual Conference on “Micro Population Economics and Human Relations”, 1-2 November 2025, Beijing, China.

Call for Papers: The 8th Renmin University of China - GLO Conference provides a platform for researchers working on topics related to…
Call for Papers: 8th Renmin University of China – GLO Annual Conference on “Micro Population Economics and Human Relations”, 1-2 November 2025, Beijing, China.
Call for Papers: The 8th Renmin University of China - GLO Conference provides a platform for researchers working on topics related to Micro Population Economics and Human Relations: Personality, Subjective Beliefs, Feelings, Norms, Preferences, Stereotypes, and AI Adaption. Submit papers or extended abstracts by September 20, 2025 at [email protected]. The 8th Renmin University of China - GLO Conference…
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by Jonathan Portes — Reposted by: Klaus F. Zimmermann, Stephen P. Jenkins, Mel Bartley , and 8 more

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Very important work by @lgilbert.co comprehensively dissecting and demolishing the myth spread by politicians and "thinktanks" that recent migrants are likely to be a drain on public finances.

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Are recent immigrants a "ticking time bomb" for British public finances?
At a few recent policy events, I keep hearing that dependents on visas are a Problem.
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by Klaus F. Zimmermann — Reposted by: Dorothea Schäfer, Helmut Reisen

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As expected: 2/3 of 2015 refugees in Germany have a job. Not much different from natives. Indeed - THEY made it.
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John P de New 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇩🇪🇪🇺 @denewjohn.bsky.social · Aug 25
Die schaffen es

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Studie: Zwei Drittel der Flüchtlinge von 2015 haben Arbeit – DW – 25.08.2025
Zehn Jahre nach dem "Flüchtlingssommer" 2015 hat die damalige Kanzlerin Merkel eine überwiegend positive Bilanz gezogen. Viele der damals nach Deutschland Geflüchteten haben einen Job gefunden.
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by Christian Zimmermann — Reposted by: Klaus F. Zimmermann

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The St. Louis Fed Research Division is already recruiting Research Associates starting in Spring or Summer 2026. Great for top undergraduates who want to get some research experience before going on to a PhD, and we have a great track record of top program placements. Deadline is October 15, 2025.
EJM - Econ Job Market
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Die schaffen es

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Studie: Zwei Drittel der Flüchtlinge von 2015 haben Arbeit – DW – 25.08.2025
Zehn Jahre nach dem "Flüchtlingssommer" 2015 hat die damalige Kanzlerin Merkel eine überwiegend positive Bilanz gezogen. Viele der damals nach Deutschland Geflüchteten haben einen Job gefunden.
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Why does education pay?, by @hpatrinos open.substack.com/pub/harryapa...
Why does education pay?
For decades, economists have studied the link between schooling and earnings.
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Die meisten Geflüchteten von 2015 haben einen Job#Migration#Studie#IAB
Die meisten Geflüchteten von 2015 haben einen Job
Eine Studie zeigt: Die meisten der 2015 angekommenen Flüchtlinge haben inzwischen einen Job.
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Reposted by: Klaus F. Zimmermann, Shelly Lundberg, Kathleen J. Mullen , and 3 more

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If you'll be on the #EconJobMarket this coming year, you may want to join this webinar by @aereorg.bsky.social, titled, "Navigating Uncertain Waters: Advice for the Current Job Market," with Min Gong & @adrienneohler.bsky.social. 29 Sept 2025 @ 11am ET.
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by Christian Zimmermann — Reposted by: Klaus F. Zimmermann

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On IDEAS, you can search for "AuthorOne AuthorTwo (Year)" and likely get results. Try with Smith (1776).

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Search on IDEAS
IDEAS is a central index of economics research, including working papers, articles and software code
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