Economics & Business

A naturally fluffy white beard, a round belly and a jolly laugh might seem like the keys to being a successful Santa Claus, but new research suggests that a calling to play the man with […]

When it seems like each day brings a new crisis, understanding the nuances of navigating these situations successfully becomes increasingly important for individuals and organizations alike. UConn Department of Communication crisis communication researchers Tyler Page […]

Audit teams with more women benefit firms and clients alike by delivering higher-quality audits at a lower cost, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.This article is brought to you […]

Passivity in financial choices is not due to specific personality traits—but depends on the context. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from CEBI and Danmarks Nationalbank in a new study.This article is brought to […]

Employees leave employers when their work arrangements fail to match their preferences, according to new research that tracked 482 workers over two years across Australia and Europe.This article is brought to you by this site.

2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of the inspection program by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the non-profit responsible for overseeing financial audits. It was also a banner year for PCAOB’s […]

Young people with fewer financial resources, especially boys, are the most exposed to advertising about how to make easy money. So confirms a pioneering study by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), which has for the first […]

Local governments in the United States are responsible for many of the services people rely on daily—schools, parks, public safety, and more. But the resources available to fund these services depend heavily on the amount […]

In public discourse, we spend a great deal of collective energy debating the accuracy of facts. We fact-check politicians, monitor social media for misinformation, and prioritize data-driven decision-making in our workplaces. This focus is vital; […]

A technical glitch during a Zoom call shouldn’t be that big a deal, or lead someone to make a judgment about the person on the other end. But in actuality, glitches during face-to-face video calls—even […]