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The determinants of promotions and firm separations

[…] non-employment. The distinction between types of promotion, made in our study, proved fruitful as it seems to explain gender differences in promotion probabilities. We show that the impact of gender on promotions depends crucially on how promotions are defined. Women are more likely than men to receive automatic promotions, but as likely to receive […]

An examination of the dynamics of happiness using vector autoregressions

[…] in income, health, marital status as well as employment status for the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS) data set. This technique allows us to simultaneously analyze the impact of the aforementioned factors on each other. We find that increases in happiness are associated with subsequent increases in income, marriage, employment, and health variables, while […]

The Effects of Mobility on Neighbourhood Social Ties

[…] with their neighbours. The results suggest that all three forms of mobility have increased over time and are negatively associated with visiting neighbours. The most substantial negative impact on visiting neighbours is observed for increases in residential mobility. With further increases in mobility, close neighbours may become less relevant. Nevertheless, presently the incidence of […]

The effects of mobility on neighbourhood social ties

[…] with their neighbours. The results suggest that all three forms of mobility have increased over time and are negatively associated with visiting neighbours. The most substantial negative impact on visiting neighbours is observed for increases in residential mobility. With further increases in mobility, close neighbours may become less relevant. Nevertheless, presently the incidence of […]

Understanding the risks of social exclusion across the life course: working age adults without dependent children. A research report for the Social Exclusion Task Force, Cabinet Office

[…] an innovative approach to gain insights into the different triggers and risks that can lead to social exclusion. Understanding who experiences these risks and how they can impact on the lives of individuals and families is vitally important for improving public services. Findings from the research will be used to help policy makers and […]

Understanding the risks of social exclusion across the life course: youth and young adulthood. A research report for the Social Exclusion Task Force, Cabinet Office

[…] an innovative approach to gain insights into the different triggers and risks that can lead to social exclusion. Understanding who experiences these risks and how they can impact on the lives of individuals and families is vitally important for improving public services. Findings from the research will be used to help policy makers and […]

Understanding the risks of social exclusion across the life course: older age

[…] an innovative approach to gain insights into the different triggers and risks that can lead to social exclusion. Understanding who experiences these risks and how they can impact on the lives of individuals and families is vitally important for improving public services. Findings from the research will be used to help policy makers and […]

Breakthrough Britain: every family matters. An in-depth review of family law in Britain: a policy report by the Family Law Review chaired by David Hodson

[…] documented how family breakdown was deeply detrimental to children’s life chances and the wellbeing of adults. Every Family Matters is a comprehensive 320 page analysis of the impact of English family law on family life. The review makes 131 recommendations which will ensure that the law does not contribute to family breakdown but, rather, […]