World Economy

Researchers have demonstrated a new tool to improve the security of small-scale business transactions with the goal of helping ensure that businesses are paid and customers get what they pay for. The tool, which relies […]

For the past two years, Tesla has been embroiled in a bitter dispute with the Swedish labor union IF Metall. It is of a scale that the union hasn’t witnessed since the 1930s.This article is […]

In an obvious departure from conventional wisdom regarding tourism, research in the International Journal of Business Innovation and Research shows that domestic travelers in Indonesia prioritize safety over traditional markers of quality, such as service […]

Have you ever started a diet, but failed to lose the desired weight within a specific timeframe? What about struggling to assemble a new piece of furniture you ordered online?This article is brought to you […]

African governments and development agencies have embraced science, technology and innovation as levers for development over the past two decades. Science, technology and innovation boost productivity, cut transaction costs, open new business opportunities and promote […]

The rise of social media was quickly followed by the advent of the “influencer”—an online content creator who builds credibility within a specific niche, giving them the power to shape opinions and purchasing decisions.This article […]

Despite progress toward gender equity, many women continue to take on the majority of unpaid labor within their households, including housework and child care.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Do new laws requiring corporate due diligence in supply chains harm the economy, as some business associations claim? A recent study by researchers at the Universities of Zurich and Glasgow analyzed data from more than […]

Two new studies find that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these “challenging voice” employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. The […]

Fatal school shootings don’t just devastate communities emotionally—they also harm their economies, new research shows. People eat out less, avoid public spaces and generally spend less money after a tragedy strikes a local school. This […]