Field Experiment Evidence on Age Discrimination and Age Stereotypes

Explore field experimental research on age discrimination and age-related stereotypes in hiring decisions through this academic seminar featuring Prof. David Neumark, a leading researcher on labor market discrimination. Learn how carefully designed field experiments provide direct, empirical evidence of discriminatory behavior in real-world labor markets, with emphasis on methodological foundations that could be applied in the Czech Republic context. Discover the ethical conduct, design principles, and policy relevance of these experimental approaches while examining how age discrimination manifests in employment practices. Understand the increasing urgency of addressing age discrimination in aging societies and how experimental methods can inform labor policy to promote fairer employment practices. Gain insights into research methodologies that are not yet widely used in the Czech Republic, presented in an accessible format for a broad academic audience including non-economists.