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Aug 2024
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In this study, we investigate the extent and mechanisms of gender-based discrimination in urban Ecuador's hiring practices, a critical issue for understanding persistent gender disparities and…
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Aug 2024
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This paper introduces the AI Generated Index of Occupational Exposure (GENOE), a novel measure quantifying the potential impact of artificial intelligence on occupations and their associated tasks.…
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Aug 2024
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Las internaciones hospitalarias prolongadas, o más largas de lo médicamente necesario, son una gran preocupación para pacientes, pagadores y proveedores. Conceptualizamos y estimamos empíricamente la…
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Aug 2024
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Prolonged hospital stays, or hospital stays that are longer than medically necessary, are a major concern for patients, payers, and providers. We conceptualize and empirically estimate the prevalence…
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Aug 2024
La protección social adaptativa consiste en el uso de los sistemas y programas de protección social para apoyar la resiliencia de los hogares pobres y vulnerables fortaleciendo sus capacidades de…
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Aug 2024
La protection sociale adaptative fait référence à l'utilisation des systèmes et programmes de protection sociale pour renforcer la capacité des ménages pauvres et vulnérables à faire face et à…
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Aug 2024
The IDB Group is committed to positioning the region as a nature powerhouse, aiming for a positive impact on biodiversity and improving the well-being of Latin America and the Caribbean people. The…
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Aug 2024
El Grupo BID está comprometido en posicionar a la región como una super potencia de la naturaleza, con el objetivo de generar un impacto positivo en la diversidad biológica y mejorar el bienestar de…
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Aug 2024
We provide quasi-experimental estimates of the impact on formal employment of a labor intermediation and training program offered in Paraguay. The Program to Support Labor Insertion (PAIL for its…
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Aug 2024
Adaptive social protection refers to the utilization of social protection systems and programs to enhance the ability of impoverished and vulnerable households to withstand and recover from various…
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Aug 2024
A proteção social adaptativa refere-se à utilização de sistemas e programas de proteção social para melhorar a capacidade de famílias empobrecidas e vulneráveis de enfrentar e se recuperar de…
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Aug 2024
While the existing literature extensively explores the adverse effects of corruption on economic performance, there is limited research on how economic shocks influence corruption and political…
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Aug 2024
This report presents findings from a comprehensive survey of 18 central banks and banking supervisor authorities in Latin America and the Caribbean, including major economies like Argentina, Brazil,…
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Aug 2024
The report presents an analysis of legal frameworks and project implementations across eight Latin American countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay and Peru…
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Aug 2024
This paper investigates the effectiveness of different interventions to promote teacher adoption and sustained use of a Computer-Assisted Learning (CAL) platform in public schools in Lima, Peru. The…
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Aug 2024
This paper examines the labor market impact of an amnesty program in the Dominican Republic, that grants Venezuelan refugees and migrants an ID card that allows them to work legally. To identify the…
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Aug 2024
International trade increases aggregate welfare but also creates winners and losers, which makes free trade a contentious political issue. Recent research has established that individuals are more…
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Aug 2024
This paper examines the impacts of a migrant regularization program implemented in Peru in 2021. We find that the regularization process positively impacted migrant integration through labor outcomes…
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Aug 2024
Atención plena, la práctica de prestar atención al momento presente sin juzgar, es crucial para mejorar el bienestar y la regulación emocional. Está vinculada a la mejora de la conciencia cognitiva,…
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Aug 2024
This paper examines the effects of out-of-field teachers during secondary education on students, focusing on academic performance and college choices in STEM subjects, using detailed data from Chile…
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Aug 2024
Mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment, is crucial for enhancing well-being and emotional regulation. It is linked to improved cognitive, emotional, and…
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Aug 2024
La empatía y la compasión son habilidades vitales para el desarrollo emocional y social, que motivan comportamientos prosociales y la resolución eficaz de conflictos. La empatía implica comprender…
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Aug 2024
Empathy and compassion are vital skills for emotional and social development, motivating prosocial behaviors and effective conflict resolution. Empathy involves understanding others' emotions,…
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Aug 2024
En esta edición de Connexa se analiza el comportamiento del comercio de bienes y servicios de América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) en los primeros meses de 2024. Adicionalmente, se revisa la evolución de…
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Aug 2024
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This study examines labor law enforcement spillovers in Brazil's highly informal economy, focusing on disability quota enforcement for formal firms. New inspection procedures increased…