IZA World of Labor

New report: Teacher effectiveness has a dramatic effect on student outcomes

A new IZA World of Labor report highlights the critical role of teacher effectiveness in pupil attainment. Improving teacher selection, reforming contracts, and personalizing professional development are key areas to increase teacher efficiency.

SourceIZA World of Labor·JournalIZA World of Labor·DateDec 5, 2019

New report: The impact of energy booms on local workers

A new report from IZA World of Labor finds that energy booms lead to lower unemployment and higher wages in the short term. However, the long-term picture is less clear, with some studies suggesting reduced educational attainment and neutral or negative economic prosperity.

SourceIZA World of Labor·JournalIZA World of Labor·DateNov 20, 2019