The shifters of intrahousehold decision-making in European countries
Campaña, J. C., Giménez-Nadal, J. I., Molina, J. A., & Velilla, J. (2023). The shifters of intrahousehold decision-making in European countries. Empirical Economics, 1-47. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00181-023-02494-8 Resumen: This paper studies spouses’ intrahousehold decision-making, using unique information from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions special module on Intrahousehold Sharing of Resources. We build an index to measure the bargaining [...]
Does geographical exposure to language learning centres affect language skills and labour market outcomes in a bilingual city?
Di Paolo, A., & Mallén, B. (2023). Does geographical exposure to language learning centres affect language skills and labour market outcomes in a bilingual city?. Economic Analysis and Policy, 80, 429-449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eap.2023.08.001 Resumen: In this paper, we investigate the effects of geographical exposure to local language training centres in a bilingual urban labour market, the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, exploiting the [...]
Severity of material deprivation in Spanish regions and the role of the European Structural Funds
Mussida, C., Parisi, M. L., & Pontarollo, N. (2023). Severity of material deprivation in Spanish regions and the role of the European Structural Funds. Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, 88, 101651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seps.2023.101651 Resumen: Material deprivation has recently affected households with worrying pressure. In order to evaluate the degree of this affliction, we build categories of deprivation with increasing intensity, using the 2014–2018 [...]
The heterogeneity of Okun’s law: A metaregression analysis
Porras-Arena, M. S., & Martín-Román, Á. L. (2023). The heterogeneity of Okun's law: A metaregression analysis. Economic Modelling, 106490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2023.106490 Resumen: Okun's law, a significant parameter in empirical research and policy analysis, faces considerable heterogeneity. This stems from its dual interpretation in the literature, with one implying unemployment's effects on output and the other suggesting output's effects on unemployment. Consequently, [...]
Gender Differences in Commuting: New Evidence from Spain
Casado-Díaz, J. M., Simón-Albert, R., & Simón, H. (2023). Gender Differences in Commuting: New Evidence from Spain. Social Indicators Research, 1-35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-023-03183-w Resumen: This article examines the origins of the shorter commutes typically observed for women, a phenomenon that contributes to the poorer work outcomes they typically suffer. The analysis extends previous research on the gender gap in commuting by [...]
Gender differences in the effect of teleworking on job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain
Blázquez, M., Herrarte, A., & Moro-Egido, A. I. (2023). Gender differences in the effect of teleworking on job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain. Economics & Human Biology, 101299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehb.2023.101299 Resumen: This paper analyzes gender differences regarding the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the likelihood of job loss, differentiating between employment transitions towards unemployment, inactivity and furlough schemes, and the [...]
