Economics & Business

The decades-long switch from human-centered to electronically-based trading has changed the way investors participate in and access financial markets. In a new article, researchers analyze how technology has shaped the retail investment market in the […]

New research from Adelaide University has found customers can be an overlooked source of workplace discrimination, leaving gay and bisexual men feeling they must choose between being authentic or protecting themselves from prejudice.This article is […]

Modern slavery persists because the way global supply chains are designed allows it to remain hidden, according to new research led by Professor Glenn Parry from the University of Surrey and Dr. Mike Rogerson at […]

For anyone worried about AI’s effects on jobs, here’s good news: New research by Stanford economist Lukas Althoff concludes that artificial intelligence is likely to reshape jobs rather than eliminate entire occupations and will ultimately […]

Supportive supervisors can improve the performance of employees with disabilities, according to research in the International Journal of Business Innovation and Research. However, the broader workplace environment determines how much that support translates into results.This […]

Canadian companies that disclose their climate-related risks and impacts have a considerable advantage over those that don’t when it comes to attracting financing from European institutional investors, according to our recent report for the Institute […]

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy and could put many people out of work.This article is brought to you […]

A Netflix adaptation helped transform “Heartstopper” from a popular graphic novel into a global mainstream publishing success, according to new research from The University of Manchester and Princeton University.This article is brought to you by […]

Rideshare and delivery platforms operate in an unusually fluid labor market. Drivers can log off, switch apps or stop working at any moment, making engagement unpredictable. Companies often respond with bonuses, surge pricing and promotions, […]

The average life span for Americans hovered around 40 years for the first 100 years of the nation’s existence. But after 1880, breakthroughs in modern medicine and public health resulted in a dramatic rise in […]