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An inquiry into the theory, causes and consequences of monitoring indicators of health and safety at work
Pouliakas, Konstantinos; Theodossiou, Ioannis - 2010
This paper engages in an interdisciplinary survey of the current state of knowledge related to the theory, determinants and consequences of occupational safety and health (OSH). First, it synthesizes the available theoretical frameworks used by economists and psychologists to understand the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010269545
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Why Are There More Accidents on Mondays? Economic Incentives, Ergonomics or Externalities
Poland, Michelle; Sin, Isabelle; Stillman, Steven - 2019
Research consistently finds more workplace injuries occur on Mondays than on other weekdays. One hypothesis is that workers fraudulently claim that off-the-job weekend sprains and strains occurred at work on the Monday in order to receive workers' compensation. We test this using data from New...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012180043
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Speed Limit Enforcement and Road Safety
Bauernschuster, Stefan; Rekers, Ramona - 2019
police reported accidents in a generalized difference-in-differences approach, we find that SLMO reduce traffic accidents and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012180056
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Accident-Induced Absence from Work and Wage Ladders
Biro, Aniko; Bisztray, Márta; da Fonseca, João G.; … - 2023
potentially suffer accidents which may push them into temporary absence from work. In such an environment, during absence … records. We use unexpected and mild accidents with arguably no permanent labor productivity losses, as exogenous drivers of … accidents, (i) even short (3-12-months long) periods of absence due to accidents decrease individuals' wages for up to two years …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014377215
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"Invisible Killer": Seasonal Allergies and Accidents
Akesaka, Mika; Shigeoka, Hitoshi - 2023
that high pollen days are associated with increased accidents and injuries— one of the most extreme consequences of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014377306
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An Inquiry into the Theory, Causes and Consequences of Monitoring Indicators of Health and Safety at Work
Pouliakas, Konstantinos; Theodossiou, Ioannis - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2010
This paper engages in an interdisciplinary survey of the current state of knowledge related to the theory, determinants and consequences of occupational safety and health (OSH). First, it synthesizes the available theoretical frameworks used by economists and psychologists to understand the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008480916
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Nowcasting business cycles using toll data
Askitas, Nikos; Zimmermann, Klaus F. - 2011
business cycle forecasting and demonstrate its relevance using German data. The index measures the monthly transportation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010278651
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Key Players in Economic Development
Amarasinghe, Ashani; Hodler, Roland; Raschky, Paul A.; … - 2020
This paper analyzes the role of networks in the spatial diffusion of local economic shocks in Africa. We show that road and ethnic connectivity are particularly important factors for diffusing economic spillovers over longer distances. We then determine the key players, i.e., which districts are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012207752
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Legislative term limits and state aid to local governments
Yakovlev, Pavel; Tosun, Mehmet S.; Lewis, William P. - 2012
state government spending, but no significant positive effect on state education, health, transportation or welfare …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010282533
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Legislative Term Limits and State Aid to Local Governments
Yakovlev, Pavel; Tosun, Mehmet S.; Lewis, William P. - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2012
state government spending, but no significant positive effect on state education, health, transportation or welfare …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010541275