Amidst global challenges such as the climate crisis, ongoing geopolitical conflicts, and the recent pandemic, it becomes evident that inequalities in income, education, and health persist, and always have a…
Family policies are often analyzed at the micro-level with respect to their short-run effects, even though, for female workers, they play a role as labor market institutions. Therefore, this paper assesses the…
The role of friends in the US opioid epidemic is examined. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health (Add Health), adults aged 25-34 and their high school best friends are focused on.…
Motherhood continues to pose significant challenges to women’s careers, and a correct assessment of its effects is crucial for understanding the persistent gender inequality in the labor market. We show that the…
