In this paper we assess the determinants of secondary school outcomes in South Africa. We use Bayesian Averaging Model techniques to account for uncertainty in the set of underlying factors that are chosen among a very large pool of explanatory variables in order to minimize the risk of omitted variable bias.

Judicial performance and its determinants: a cross-country perspective

This paper takes stock of informal employment in Russia analysing its incidence and determinants. Using the regular 2003-11 waves and an informality supplement of the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (RLMS) it develops several measures of informal employment and demonstrates that the incidence varies widely across the different definitions.

Industrial specialization has important implications for economic performance; therefore, understanding its determinants is of key policy relevance.

Income and earning inequality has been on the rise in most of the OECD and in many emerging economies since the 1980s. This paper estimates a model of earnings inequality across OECD countries that incorporates determinants of relative demand and supply of more and less-skilled labour.

This paper uses data from the American Life Panel to understand the determinants of well-being in the United States during the Great Recession. It investigates how various dimensions of subjective well-being reflected in the OECD Better Life Framework impact subjective well-being.

Many studies on household energy efficiency investments suggest that a wide range of seemingly profitable investments are not taken up. This paper provides novel evidence on the main factors behind consumer choices using the OECD Survey on Household Environmental Behaviour and Attitudes.

This paper examines the nature and determinants of female entrepreneurship in India based on survey data. The first part assesses basic characteristics of female entrepreneurship in India, while the subsequent sections analyse key determinants of female entrepreneurship based on the literature, and test their importance at the state level in India with the support of regressions on panel-data.

Based on the OECD 50-year scenarios for per capita incomes and earning inequalities, the estimated model is used to generate future scenarios of demand for tertiary education, pointing to increases between 30 and 60 per cent across OECD countries over the coming 50 years.

Improving the labour market performance of immigrants requires a two-fold strategy. First, policies specific to migrants need to be enhanced. Second, general reforms to improve the functioning of the economy, desirable in any case, could also have a significant positive impact on immigrants.

The low and declining female labour force participation rate in India despite strong growth over the past decade is puzzling and stands out among emerging markets. At the same time greater economic participation of women can be a source of inclusive growth, and wellbeing.

Based on the OECD data from the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) this paper sheds light on the skills of migrants.

Luxembourg’s large foreign-born population is a pillar of the country’s prosperity: they have brought skills and knowledge to many sectors of the economy.

Assuming that immigrants select destinations according to absolute returns to their observable and unobservable human capital, I present a human capital model of migration accounting for taxes, transfers and limited portability of skills.

Canada has long taken in more immigrants relative to its population than most other countries. Immigration policy in Canada aims to promote economic development by selecting immigrants with high levels of human capital, to reunite families and to respond to foreign crises and offer protection to endangered people.

This paper provides empirical analysis that measures the cyclical properties of intergovernmental transfers (or grants). Modelling a fiscal policy reaction function this paper tests whether the transfers systems in OECD countries are pro- or counter-cyclical, i.e. whether they offset cyclical fluctuations of sub-central economies or, on the contrary, exacerbate them.

Participants at the forum adopted a communiqué calling for companies to confront challenges they encounter openly and transparently by publicly reporting on due diligence in accordance with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

GDP From Transport in Ireland increased to 9505 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 9305 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Ireland averaged 7172.65 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9505 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 4825 EUR Million in the first quarter of 1995. This page provides - Ireland Gdp From Distribution, Transport, Software and Communication- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Live Trees & Plants in the United Kingdom increased to 153.34 GBP Million in February from 85.53 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Live Trees & Plants in the United Kingdom averaged 81.71 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 157.65 GBP Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 37.99 GBP Million in July of 2000. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Live Trees & Plants.

Imports Intra Eu - Soaps, Organic Agents, Lubricants, Waxes in the United Kingdom decreased to 119.70 GBP Million in February from 135.12 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Soaps, Organic Agents, Lubrican in the United Kingdom averaged 79.98 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 162.57 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 28.96 GBP Million in December of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Soaps, Organic Agents, Lubr.

Imports Intra Eu - Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits, Medical Plants in the United Kingdom increased to 37.06 GBP Million in February from 36.48 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports Intra Eu - Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits, in the United Kingdom averaged 312.09 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 44904.10 GBP Million in March of 2015 and a record low of 5.21 GBP Million in June of 2002. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Frui.

Imports of Intra EU - Live Trees & Plants in the United Kingdom increased to 136.22 GBP Million in February from 75.44 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports of Intra EU - Live Trees & Plants in the United Kingdom averaged 65.21 GBP Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 140.49 GBP Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 18.86 GBP Million in July of 1996. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Intra EU - Live Trees & Plants.

Imports - Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts & Plants Parts Prepared in the United Kingdom decreased to 220.92 GBP Million in February from 248.63 GBP Million in January of 2020. Imports - Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts & Plants Parts Pr in the United Kingdom averaged 159.74 GBP Million from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 295.67 GBP Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 69.44 GBP Million in February of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Imports of Vegetable, Fruit, Nuts & Plants Parts.

GDP From Services in Netherlands increased to 35771 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 35087 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in Netherlands averaged 27582.07 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36056 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 18598 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Netherlands Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Uruguay increased to 23762147 UYU Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 22755956 UYU Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Services in Uruguay averaged 20011400.98 UYU Thousand from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26176321 UYU Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2013 and a record low of 12796459 UYU Thousand in the first quarter of 2005. This page provides - Uruguay Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The consultancies most recommended by clients and peers, rated by sector and specialism. Plus: millennial professionals’ search for meaning; weighing consultants’ worth; the conflict of interest debate; a call for courage on diversity; HS2 blurs consultancy lines; Brexit and fees

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There are lots of pressures on household budgets at the current time, but experts on the FT Money show are here to guide you through it. On this week's podcast we’re going to be talking about worker’s rights if companies want to cut their pay; whether you should take a ‘payment holiday on your mortgage’, and how to get a refund on a holiday you can no longer take - our Money Mentor Lindsay Cook is here to help. And with children at home, we’ve also got ideas to inspire them to learn more about money matters - and there’s even a competition parents can enter for sharing their best ideas.

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Newer employees like their appraisals upfront and often

But why didn’t the chancellor go the whole hog and scrap the tax taper altogether?

Work dries up under lockdown but returning home could be more perilous than staying put

The French luxury goods group LMVH has made a surprise $14.5bn offer for Tiffany’s, the New York jeweller immortalised in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.  Harriet Agnew and Vanessa Holder talk to Katie Martin about whether the takeover bid will succeed and the merits for both sides in the current geopolitical climate.

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Oil and gas company in Texas given approval to use unmanned aircraft to inspect vital infrastructure

Move illustrates how coronavirus impact is rippling through manufacturing supply chains

Emergency move to prevent people being thrown out because of virus

Many decide to hold on to cash, triggering disputes with landlords in commercial and residential sectors

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business

Corporate accountants could have a significant impact on green issues

For many college seniors, school is a time for self-exploration, considering options, leisurely contemplating the future. Yet that’s rarely the case for computer engineering students who either attend the world’s best universities or rise to the very top of their classes. Almost immediately after choosing their courses during the first week of school, they typically […]

It’s not a converted industrial warehouse in Brooklyn. Or a stately, century-old building in the Flatiron. But YC-backed Regalii’s atypical office location up in the Dominican-heavy Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan has given it plenty of insights into its working-class immigrant customer base. The startup, co-founded by several Latino founders who personally knew the hassles of sending money home, […]

Stilt, a Y Combinator alum that provides financial services for immigrants without Social Security numbers or credit reports, announced today that it has closed a $7.5 million seed round. It also launched FDIC-insured pre-approved global bank accounts today. The startup has raised equity from investors including Liron Petrushka; Hillsven Capital; Streamlined Ventures; Gokul Rajaram; Bragiel […]

Saar Gur is adept at identifying the next big consumer trends earlier than most: The San Francisco-based general partner at CRV has led investments into leading consumer internet companies like Niantic, DoorDash, Bird, Dropbox, Patreon, Kapwing and ClassPass. His own experience stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic spurred his interest in three new investment […]

Investors who saw rental housing as a safe bet before the pandemic are bracing for delinquencies