The labor force participation rate for prime-age men has been declining for decades. About 14% of millennial males at age 25 are not in the labor force, compared with 7% of baby boomer males when they| ideas.repec.org
This paper studies the dynamics of farm size distribution, how they are influenced by weather shocks, and the implications for aggregate productivity. Using data from several developing countries, we| ideas.repec.org
Housing units in small and medium multifamily (SMMF) properties, defined as buildings with 2 to 49 units, comprise over 20% of the U.S. housing stock. Using the American Community Survey and American| ideas.repec.org
We analyze the effect of block propagation latency on the performance and design of Nakamoto-style blockchains. Miners strategically choose block capacity, balancing the risk of invalidation from fork| ideas.repec.org
We consider the effect of physical attractiveness, assessed using publicly available pictures of top scientists, on their probability of winning the Nobel Prize. There is now an extensive body of lite| ideas.repec.org
We here consider how Chinese firms react to higher minimum wages, exploiting the 2004 minimum-wage Reform in China. After this reform, we find that the wage costs for surviving firms that were more ex| ideas.repec.org
The proliferation of terrorist groups in the northwest region has compounded the security crises in Nigeria as security personnel are deployed across the state in an attempt to halt the violent activ| ideas.repec.org
