This paper traces the origins and early history of perceived gender differences in absenteeism in Great Britain and the … USA. Among politicians and scholars, the problem was first articulated during World War I and reappeared as an issue of … prime concern during World War II. The war efforts required mobilization and allocation of large numbers of women to jobs …

studying the effects of elimination vis-à-vis survival of Polish elites during World War II. Our focus is on the Polish …

Austria traded on the Swiss bourse during WWII. Some war events that are generally considered crucial are clearly reflected in … government bond prices. This holds, in particular, for the official outbreak of the war and the loss and gain of national …