CALL FOR PAPERS 2024

Extended Deadline

Please submit your papers by the new, extended deadline: September 20, 2024
Notification of acceptance: October 5, 2024.

WORKSHOP: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF LABOR MARKET MISMATCH

9 y 10 de diciembre de 2024. Santiago, Chile.

Abstracts must be submitted by August 30th, 2024 (11:59 pm EST)

WORKSHOP: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF LABOR MARKET MISMATCH

9th and 10th of December, 2024 at Santiago, Chile.

The Millennium Nucleus for the Study of Labor Market Mismatch, Causes and Consequences (LM²C²”) invites economists and sociologists to submit their research, articles, or papers on topics related to the labor market, mismatches, causes, and economic and social implications.

Selected papers will be presented at the Workshop: Causes and Consequences of Labor Market Mismatch, to be held on December 9-10, 2024, in Santiago, Chile.

Topics for Papers

Skill Mismatches and Their Impact on Employment, Wages, and Professional Development
•Studies on the gap between skills required by the labor market and those available in the workforce.
•Analysis of the impact of these mismatches on professional growth and wage evolution.
Role of Education and Training in Addressing Labor Market Mismatches
• Research on the effectiveness of educational and training programs in reducing labor mismatches.
• Case studies on successful initiatives aligning education with labor market demands.
Impact of Technological Change and Automation on Labor Demand and the Nature of Work
• Analysis of how new technologies and automation are transforming the labor market.
• Studies on how workers and employers are adapting to these changes.
Network Effects on Employment Opportunities, Wages, and Other Labor Market Outcomes
• Research on how social and professional connections influence employment opportunities and wage outcomes.
• Studies on the role of networks in labor mobility and career development.
Intersectionality of Gender, Race, and Class Networks in Labor Markets
• Analysis of how intersections of gender, race, and class affect work experiences and employment opportunities.
• Studies on policies and practices addressing these intersectional inequalities.
Policy Responses to Labor Market Mismatches
• Evaluation of public policies and government strategies to mitigate labor market mismatches.
• Comparative analysis of successful policies in different contexts and regions

Objectives

1. Foster the exchange of ideas and knowledge among researchers from diverse disciplines.

2. Provide a platform for presenting and discussing innovative and relevant research.

3. Generate proposals and solutions to address current labor market challenges.

10:00 am a 17:00 pm

Centro de Extensión de la PUC (Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 390, Santiago.)

Papers using new data and methodology are particularly welcome. For your contribution to be considered, please submit your abstract (up to 1000 words + references, figures, and tables) at https://www.lm2c2.cl/conferencias/. Abstracts must be submitted by August 30th, 2024 (11:59 pm EST). Authors will be informed about the scientific committee’s decision by September 22, 2024. There is no registration fee.

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Luca Flabbi

Professor of Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Expert in labor and gender economics.

Dr. Xi Song

Associate Professor of Sociology and Demography, University of Pennsylvania.
Expert in social inequality and labor mobility.

Special Guests

The workshop “Causes and Consequences of Labor Market Mismatch” will feature academics Kate Weisshaar and Koji Chavez as special guests. They have focused, among other topics, on hiring discrimination and labor market dynamics throughout their distinguished careers.

Ambos exponentes compartirán sus conocimientos y perspectivas en sesiones plenarias, proporcionando un marco conceptual para la conferencia y estimulando el debate académico entre los participantes.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions should prioritize the use of new data and methodologies.
Only papers including an abstract will be considered, with a minimum length of 300 words and a maximum of 1000 words, excluding references, figures, and tables.
Registration fee: No registration fee

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submission: September 20, 2024 (23:59 h EST).
Notification of acceptance: October 5, 2024.
Conference date: December 9-10, 2024, Santiago, Chile.

Contact

Paper submissions: https://www.lm2c2.cl/workshop-2024/submit-papers/
For more information, questions, technical assistance, comments, and/or clarifications, contact the researchers via email:

Mauricio Bucca

Universidad Católica de Chile., mebucca@uc.cl

Mauricio Tejada

Universidad Diego Portales., mauricio.tejada@udp.cl

The organizers appreciate the financial support of ANID.