New research published in the Oxford Review of Education finds students prefer to be taught by educators who looked like them
Despite the widespread prevalence of nonstandard work schedules (NSWS) – that is working evening, nights, or weekends – their implications for mental health remain unevenly understood, particularly with respect to the resources that may buffer their adverse consequences. Using longitudinal data from Understanding Society: the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS)...
Presented by: Sara Tafuro (INED, The French Institute for Demographic Studies)
Venue: SSRC416 (2N2.4.16)
A child's peers are a vital determinant of their performance at school. While it has been well documented that being exposed to disruptive peers can have adverse effects on educational outcomes, little is known about the impact of being exposed to a peer with a criminal background. In this paper,...
Presented by: Hikaru Kawarazaki (IFS, UCL)
Venue: SSRC416 (2N2.4.16)
Child penalties in labor market outcomes are widely documented, yet their root causes remain poorly understood. In this project, we study how parental beliefs shape the emergence of gender inequalities around childbirth. We survey mothers- and fathers-to-be in Denmark on their beliefs about the consequences of different time allocations for income, parental...
Presented by: Paul Hufe (University of Bristol)
Venue: 2N2.4.16 (ISER Large Seminar Room)
The Appalachian region is characterized by low wages, high unemployment, high poverty, and limited economic opportunities. Standard models of migration predict that such conditions should generate substantial out-migration, yet migration rates from Appalachia are lower than in the rest of the United States. We examine three potential explanations for this...
Presented by: Christopher R. Bollinger (University of Kentucky)
Venue: 2N2.4.16 (ISER Large Seminar Room)
Venue: Hallam Conference Centre, 44 Hallam Street, London, W1W 6JJ
Professor Holly Sutherland co-authors book documenting the remarkable story of our influential tax-benefit microsimulation model
How have the take-up rates changed over the years? Have they increased or decreased after the roll out of Universal Credit? Why do eligible individuals choose not to claim benefits? Presenting the evidence from our ESRC UKRI project.