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When populist rhetoric is high, entrepreneurs are more likely to dodge taxes

A new study finds that the greater the amount of populist rhetoric in a nation, the less likely entrepreneurs are to register their businesses—dodging both taxes and government regulations. “Populist rhetoric refers to political language […]

Researchers decode the welfare effects of pricing algorithms

The National Bureau of Economic Research has published a new working paper by economists Ali Shourideh (Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business), Maryam Farboodi (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Nima Haghpanah (Yale University) that […]

Study shows COVID-19 financial stress slowed digital finance adoption in Africa

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of financial technology worldwide, including in many African countries, but it also brought financial hardships, leading to negative impacts on digital financial inclusion. In a new study, researchers have […]

Value investing’s pulse returns, showing predictable swings in value-growth performance

A new financial study from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business examines nearly five decades of market data and finds that the decline of value investing appears more cyclical than permanent. David Ng, professor […]

Job listings with wide pay ranges may deter female applicants

Pay range transparency laws that are intended to promote pay equity can inadvertently deter women from applying for those positions, thus perpetuating gender gaps in the workforce, according to research from the Cornell ILR School.This […]

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks

When economists track inequality, they typically focus on income and spending.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Preparing students to deal with ‘reality shock’ in the workplace

A new study from Hiroshima University shows that, among university students just entering the workforce, those with optimism about the future better manage “reality shock” through formation of a career-related identity.This article is brought to […]

Tax evasion should be treated as a form of corruption for criminal accountability, new study argues

Experts warn that without stronger enforcement and clearer rules on corporate liability, the U.K. will continue to struggle to prosecute tax offenses effectively. Despite having sophisticated financial crime legislation, the country still fails to hold […]

Could working from home help reverse declining birth rates?

Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children and planning larger families, according to a comprehensive new study spanning almost 40 countries. The research, co-authored by King’s College […]

Research shows risk‑averse producers sell earlier in grain marketing year

A new study from University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural economists finds that producers with safety-first risk preferences likely make notably different grain-marketing decisions than those without, offering a glimpse into how and why producers market their […]