The IZA evaluation dataset survey:a scientific use file

This reference paper describes the sampling and contents of the IZA Evaluation Dataset Survey and outlines its vast potential for research in labor economics. The data have been part of a unique IZA project to connect administrative data from the German Federal Employment Agency with innovative survey data to study the out-mobility of individuals to work. This study makes the survey available to the research community as a Scientific Use File by explaining the development, structure, and access to the data. Furthermore, it also summarizes previous findings with the survey data

Title:The impact of indoor carbon dioxide on human cognition, behaviour, and metabolic health

There is increasing evidence that the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) inside buildings can harm the cognitive performance and health of occupants. This interdisciplinary study aims to contribute new insights by examining the effect of eight hours of exposure to CO2 on the cognitive, behavioural, and metabolic responses of humans. The study used a cross-over design, in which 20 healthy white-collar workers were exposed on two test days to either 0.08% CO2 or 0.3% CO2. Furthermore, a variety of physiological parameters were continuously measured. Understanding under what conditions the health and cognitive capacities of office workers can be brought out to full effect is key for productivity growth. This is of practical importance for policymakers, companies, and real estate developers

Cognition, economic decision-making, and physiological response to indoor carbon dioxide: Does it really matter?

This study provides novel evidence on the isolated effect of carbon dioxide on cognition, economic decision-making, and the physiological response in healthy office workers. The ex- periment took place in an air-tight respiration chamber fully controlling the environmental conditions. In a single-blind, within-subject study design, 20 healthy participants were ex- posed to carbon dioxide concentrations of 3,000 ppm and 900 ppm in randomized order, with each exposure lasting for 8 hours. We do not find evidence on a statistically significant effect on either cognitive or physiological outcome variables. Thus, the evidence shows that the hu- man body appears to be able to deal with exposure to indoor carbon dioxide concentration of 3,000 ppm without suffering significant cognitive decline, changes in decision-making or showing any physiological response