Understanding the diffusion of emerging technologies is essential for capturing the benefits of innovation. Yet, traditional science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) indicators are often limited in measuring…
Many democracies operate consumer debt relief programs. These are often implemented or adjusted during the election cycle, but their political effects are not well-understood. We investigate if debt relief can…
We study how public school teachers use paid sick leave. Most U.S. sick leave schemes operate as individualized credit accounts – paid leave is earned and unused leave accumulates, producing an employee-specific…
Innovations are a key driver of economic development and societal progress. Yet it does not emerge in a vacuum, it starts where opportunities, knowledge, entrepreneurial dynamism and a propitious environment…
Die Akademisierung seit der Jahrtausendwende hat Fachkräfteengpässe in akademischen Berufen verringert. Mehr akademisch gebildete Fachkräfte könnten aber die Löhne senken. Es stellt sich die Frage, ob sich ein…
