I study a model where Information Technology, while typically increasing overall inequality, is likely to harm some … occupation it may harm some workers while benefitting others; and it may either reduce or increase the proportion of knowledge … workers in employment. In my model, knowledge (in a broad sense) is an input into the production function of human capital …

This paper studies the influence of information on entry choices in a competition with a controlled laboratory … experiment. We investigate whether information provision attracts mainly high productivity individuals and reduces competition … productivity. Information on the opponent is a promising nudge to raise individuals' awareness towards the complexity of the …

under imperfect information, these findings are consistent with Indonesia citizens over-estimating the net gains from …

and use. Our evidence points to the role of imperfect information. The introduction of IRS may have made the problem of …

This paper examines whether access to information enhances political accountability. Based upon the results of Brazil … value of information and the role of the media in reducing informational asymmetries in the political process. …

We estimate the effect of publicly disseminated information about school-level achievement on students' mobility … revealed. In general, parents respond to information soon after it becomes available. Once the information is absorbed, they do … respond when information is widely disseminated and discussed in the media. …

outcomes. We proxy occupational knowledge with mandatory visits to job information centers (JICs) in Germany while still …This study examines the causal link between individuals' occupational knowledge, educational choices, and labor market … the comprehensive information service when they were young. The results suggest that individuals, who went to school in …

biased, it becomes policy-relevant to know how to influence individuals' expectations. Information in the media is likely to … affect how people picture the future. This paper studies the role of public information dissemination, or publicity, in a …