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SUMMARY:Migration\, remittances and labour force participation: Evidence from sub-Saharan Africa --- Adesola Sunmoni (Economics PhD seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nOne in seven people globally\, live and work outside their region or country of origin. Labour migration is a complex phenomenon that has significant implications for the sending families and countries as well as the receiving regions and countries. While there is considerable literature on the effect of migration at destination\, little is known about the effect at the region or country of origin. This paper seeks to contribute to the literature by estimating the causal effect of migration on the labour force participation of non-migrating household members. In particular\, this study exploits intrahousehold relationships to investigate how the relationship of the migrant to the left behind household member affects their labour force participation. Using data from the African Migration Project and Fixed Effects methods\, this paper finds that the migration of a husband or wife increases the likelihood that the non-migrating spouse will join the labour force. However\, we also find that the migration of children\, parents and siblings has no significant effect on the labour force participation of the left behind household members. Perhaps\, the most surprising result is that the identity of the migrant (I.e. spouse\, child or parent) has no significant effect on the labour force participation of the left behind household members. \nAdesola’s website
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/youth-migration-and-labour-force-participation-evidence-from-sub-saharan-africa-adesola-sunmoni-economics-phd-candidate/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
CATEGORIES:PhD Seminars
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl%20Singleton":MAILTO:c.a.singleton@reading.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:Household finance and financial literacy --- Jim Chen (Economics PhD seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nIn recent years\, households have become increasingly involved in financial markets and have access to increasing numbers of new financial products and services. Household’s financial literacy\, however remains poor and the cost of financial mistakes can be high. This paper uses a new household data-set and a rich set of covariates to investigate the causal relationship between financial literacy and household saving and borrowing behaviour. Using both standard and extended financial literacy questions\, this paper finds that literacy outcomes are largely comparable to other industrialised economies\, and that higher financial literacy leads to improved financial decision-making.
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/jim-chens-presentation-2019/
LOCATION:Edith Morley 175
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carl%20Singleton":MAILTO:c.a.singleton@reading.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:1st Reading Football Economics Workshop 2019
DESCRIPTION:The 1st Reading Football Economics Workshop will take place on 19-21 September 2019 in Reading\, and is hosted by the Centre for Institutions and Economic History at the University of Reading. There will be two keynote talks\, a number of contributed sessions and informal social events. \nThe workshop will feature research on the widest possible area of football economics or management\, be it applications to football\, or the use of football to inform economics and other topics. \nRegistration deadline: 5 August (by e-mail\, to j.j.reade@reading.ac.uk) \nProgramme: Final version \nKeynote Speakers: Christian Deutscher (Bielefeld University)\, David Forrest (University of Liverpool) \nLocation: London Road Campus\, University of Reading\, Reading\, RG1 5AQ\, UK  [Campus map and travel advice] \nFunding: Unfortunately\, there is no funding available for this conference. \nAccommodation: The London Road Campus is just outside Reading City Centre\, so there are lots of options within walking distance. We recommend Premier Inn Reading Central\, as it is convenient to the venue\, train station and City Centre. \nTiming: The conference will begin and end at approximately lunchtime on the 19th and 21st\, to facilitate travel etc. \nSocial Events: On the Thursday and Friday evenings\, all participants are invited to The Dairy to watch have dinner and watch live football. \nThe organisers would like to invite you to attend the local English Football Championship game taking place on Saturday afternoon: Reading v Blackburn @ Madejski Stadium. This is not formally part of the workshop. Please contact James or Carl if you are interested in this as soon as possible. \nLocal organisers: James Reade & Carl Singleton \nProgramme Committee: James Reade\, Carl Singleton\, Adrian Bell\, Alasdair Brown\, Thomas Peeters & Mark Casson \nWe thank the Centre for Institutions and Economic History for supporting this event. \nFootball image credit: History of Soccer
URL:https://research.reading.ac.uk/economics/event/1st-reading-football-economics-workshop-2019/
LOCATION:London Road L22
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ORGANIZER;CN="James%20Reade":MAILTO:j.j.reade@reading.ac.uk
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