Religion and Economic Growth: What We Know and Why It Matters
Why are some countries rich and others poor? Economists have long pointed to investment, education, and technology. But one factor has been largely overlooked: religion.
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When Checklists Backfire: Too Much Control Can Harm Workers and Sales
The quality of management practices is crucial for both productivity of firms and the wellbeing of workers. Many firms use checklists as a management practice. Top managers often believe in the benefits of checklists as a mechanism to assure product...
How Parents Divide Parental Leave: The Roles of Culture Versus Economic Incentives
Fathers in Sweden, as elsewhere, take less parental leave than mothers. Several countries have tried to generate incentives to increase men’s share of leave. Evidence from Sweden suggests the answer lies in the cultural change that occurs in response to...
Managers on International Rotations Impact Gender Pay Gaps and Workplace Culture
How can foreign managers change local workplace culture? In our recent study (Minni et al., 2026), drawing on data from a large multinational firm, we show that international manager rotations can shift cultural norms inside organizations
The Invasion of Ukraine Increased Public Support for Putin
Western policy discussions often centre on the idea that military spending, economic sanctions, and battlefield losses will eventually erode domestic support for the Kremlin. This study provides evidence of what happened to Russian public opinion when Russia launched its full-scale...
Unlucky Migrants: Migrating During a Recession Can Lower Immigrants’ Earnings for More Than a Decade
Does the state of the economy matter when immigrants arrive in a host country? Our study shows that it does – and the effects can last for years.
Will AI Make Workers Better Off?
Will generative AI mainly replace workers, or will it increase living standards? This study responds “yes” to both.
Working Longer and Staying Healthy? Insights from Increasing Danish Retirement Ages
Many countries are currently increasing retirement ages due to aging populations. A key concern remains: will this have negative health consequences?
How Germany Could Raise Its Low Birth Rate
Governments across advanced economies are trying to raise fertility without discouraging women from working.
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.
