Research Insights

No. 34/26 - September 2026
Salary Caps for Public Managers: Cutting Costs, or Losing Talent?
Salary caps for public-sector workers are a popular policy in many countries. While these caps can contribute to fiscal savings, many argue that they also undermine the efficiency of public-sector organizations by driving talented workers away.
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No. 24/26 - July 2026
Why Job Finding Gets Harder the Longer Unemployment Lasts
People who stay unemployed longer are much less likely to find a job—but why?
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No. 11/26 - April 2026
When Robots Enter the Workplace: How Automation Shapes Children’s Future Prospects
Industrial robots and other automation technologies have transformed labour markets in recent decades. Not much is known about the long-run consequences of these technological changes, especially whether their effects extend beyond the workers directly exposed to automation and spill over to the next generation.
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No. 9/26 - March 2026
Will AI Make Workers Better Off?
Will generative AI mainly replace workers, or will it increase living standards? This study responds “yes” to both.
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No. 7/26 - March 2026
How Germany Could Raise Its Low Birth Rate
Governments across advanced economies are trying to raise fertility without discouraging women from working.
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No. 6/26 - March 2026
Who Loses When Firms Are Bought: Labor Market Effects of Acquisitions
Evidence from Sweden suggests that mergers often lead to job losses and lasting pay cuts for workers, even when firms benefit.
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