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Unionization and Wage Inequality

New research by FOS Affiliate Kory Kroft and co-authors, published in American Economic Review: Insights, examines the impact of unionization on the salaries of faculty at Canadian universities.

Work In the Media July 2026
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The Case for Loosening Closed-Visa Programs

Insights from FOS Affiliate Kory Kroft and co-authors in the Chicago Booth Review, illuminating how permanent residency can unlock economic mobility for temporary foreign workers in Canada.

Work In the Media March 2026
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Temporary Foreign Workers Switch Jobs and Earn More After Becoming Permanent Residents

Insights from FOS Affiliate Kory Kroft and co-authors in The Globe and Mail, illuminating how permanent residency can unlock economic mobility for temporary foreign workers in Canada.

Work In the Media January 2026
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Will Robots Replace Workers? Lessons From China

A new VoxDev article by Tianyi Wang and co-authors reveals how robot adoption has led to a decline in employment and wages, influencing workers’ training and retirement decisions.

Work Development In the Media March 2025
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Structured Management Practices: Daniela Scur’s Research Highlights Global Benefits

FOS Affiliate Daniela Scur and co-authors reveal how structured management practices consistently drive productivity and profitability across diverse industries and countries.

Work Development In the Media October 2024
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Eva Vivalt Leads Landmark Basic Income Study

A new study reveals how large and temporary unconditional cash transfers can influence lives and preferences

Development Work Health Faculty News In the Media September 2024
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The Dismantling of Canada’s Skilled Immigration System

Philip Oreopoulos and co-authors warn against Canada’s shift to low-skill immigration.

Work In the Media July 2024
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How the Wage-Setting Power of Firms Shapes Peru’s Economy

Insights into Peru's labour market: A VoxDev column by FOS Affiliate Pamela Medina Quispe and co-authors examining firms' wage-setting power and its influence on informality.

Work In the Media January 2024
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