Evidence-based Policy Making in Labor Economics

Evidence-based Policy Making in Labor Economics distills and condenses the best thinking and research on labor economic issues to enable decision-makers to make better informed policy decisions.

Written by well-known labor economists worldwide, research findings on key policy issues are presented in a compact and readable format, as distillations of comprehensive evidence-based research with concise policy recommendations. Designed to act as a quick reference, this guide brings together summaries of over 100 articles published on IZA World of Labor to give busy policymakers and advisors worldwide instant access to reliable and up-to-date guidance on key policy topics including: migration and integration; the minimum wage; supporting an aging workforce; the gender pay gap; youth unemployment; and education.