The health and productivity of the workforce in Bangladesh is under increasing threat in a warming world. In this commentary,... Read more

The health and productivity of the workforce in Bangladesh is under increasing threat in a warming world. In this commentary,... Read more
With improved understanding of the complex links between labour, health, and output, policies can be better designed to protect workers, especially vulnerable groups of workers, such as outdoor workers, and enhance economic output and economic growth. Read more
Grantham Research Institute report details how heat stress is undermining labour productivity in key markets around the world. The report... Read more
Using historical data for the 1700–1914 period, this paper analyses the nature and direction of technical change in Britain. Read more
Recent research documents the adverse causal impacts on health and productivity of extreme heat, which will worsen with climate change.... Read more
Increasingly hot summers can have devastating effects on worker productivity. As temperatures increase, workers feel decreased energy, loss of concentration,... Read more
Cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves. Despite this, no comprehensive methodology has been developed to assess the costs of... Read more