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Economists have misunderstood a key indicator—and it's a big problem, says researcher
In studies, forecasts and recommendations to governments, markets are seen as capable of processing so-called rational information. Economists claim that... Read more
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Starbucks fans are steamed: The psychology underlying anger toward changes to a rewards program
Starbucks, the coffee chain giant, is modifying its rewards program, and the news is full of stories of outraged consumers.... Read more
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Mandatory business closures drove the economic decline during COVID-19 pandemic: Study
Involuntary business closures have been the leading cause of a massive decline in U.S. GDP during the COVID-19 pandemic, although... Read more
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Florida dominates list of most overvalued housing markets
Florida metros make up six of the 10 most overvalued housing markets in the nation, according to the latest report... Read more
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New principles to encourage transparency and prevent greenwashing in financial sector
New practical principles will encourage transparency and prevent greenwashing in the financial sector. It is hoped the recommendations will lead... Read more
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Urban elites seize most of the benefits of big cities, finds study
Urban inequality in Europe and the United States is so severe that urban elites claim most of the benefits from... Read more
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When speaking up at work, talk to someone who can take action, study recommends
Conventional wisdom says it pays to speak up at work: When an employee offers a novel idea for workplace improvements,... Read more
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Work from home success linked to work/life boundaries
Remote jobs can help workers craft more satisfying lives, with higher psychological well-being and work engagement, but only if that... Read more
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US wealth gap widening more quickly than Europe's: Study
The wealth gap was partly due to significant rises in stock market prices, according to the new study from Imperial... Read more
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Food shortages: Five ways to fix 'unfair' supply chains
UK food prices soared by more than 16% in 2022 as record inflation pushed up the prices of everything from... Read more
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New research finds variable pricing for NFL games increases ticket sales
How can a sports team win off the field with variable ticket pricing strategies? A new study in the journal... Read more
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US skills gap rapidly widening, survey reveals
The skills gap in the U.S. is rapidly spreading to more organizations, according to Wiley's latest annual Closing the Skills... Read more
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Leisure facilities are increasing in Brazil's largest city but are still mainly in high-income areas
An article published in the journal Cities & Health points to important changes to the built environment that encourage physical... Read more
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Researchers find impacts of biased 1930s lending practices persist today
Eighty years after the federal Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC) carved up the nation's metropolitan neighborhoods into redlined maps, researchers... Read more
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Viewpoint: The world's carbon price is a fraction of what we need, because only a fifth of global emissions are priced
At the end of last year, the world's average price to emit one ton of greenhouse gases was around US$5.29... Read more