Questionnaires Update
We`ve adjusted all RLMS-HSE questionnaires in english to longitudinal data files. Now it is easy to find any variable using only it`s name. Updated questionnaires for waves from 5 to 25 users can downlooad in section Data → Qustuonnaires.
Why Russians Do Not Trust Entrepreneurs
While Russians admit that entrepreneurs do make a positive contribution to society, public trust in business remains low.
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Female Employees with Children Pay 'Motherhood Penalty'
Female employees with children tend to earn less than their childless colleagues, but the difference is usually small, at 4% on average.
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What Else Can Fingers Tell Us?
According to HSE researchers, men with a high 2D:4D ratio (i.e. those whose index finger is longer than their ring finger) tend to be better educated. These findings are presented in the paper «2D: 4D and lifetime educational outcomes: Evidence from the Russian RLMS survey» in Personality and Individual Differences.
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One’s Ability to Make Money Develops Before Birth
Researchers from the Higher School of Economics have shown how the level of perinatal testosterone, the sex hormone, impacts a person’s earnings in life.
Marriage Can Shape Self-perception
Once married, women tend to feel better off financially, while men report higher respect from others.
Homebrew or Homemade Wine: What Russians Choose
Consumers of homemade alcohol stay true to their preferences.
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Hormone Levels Influence Demand for Financial Services
New findings by HSE researchers indicate that prenatal testosterone exposure can influence an individual's financial behaviour, such as the use of bank cards, deposit accounts, loans and insurance.
Employers Increasingly Find Employees Online
Online job search is found to be more effective than personal connections half of the time.
Small Business Employees' Top Concerns
Employees of small and medium-sized businesses (SME) report low self-confidence and little motivation for professional development.