Fred (Jiacong) Bao Fred (Jiacong) Bao is a Ph.D. student at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. Latest Search publications by Fred (Jiacong) Bao Latest By Content: By Area of Research: Child LaborChildrenUnions and Labor StandardsWage, hour, and safety lawsYoung workers By Type: Blog By Date Range: Start: Any Year 202620252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985 Any Month JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember End: Any Year 202620252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891988198719861985 Any Month JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember New research reveals how work permits reduce child labor violations January 12, 2026 By Nina Mast, Ashish Kabra, and Fred (Jiacong) Bao Blog New research shows that work permits reduce child labor violations: State legislators must strengthen, not eliminate, youth work permits January 8, 2025 By Nina Mast, Ashish Kabra, and Fred (Jiacong) Bao Blog Load more...