World Economy Archives

AI could erode human capital, thinking and expertise in the workplace, study warns

HR and people managers should proceed with caution if they want to use AI to improve efficiency and human capital in the workplace, and should take steps to ensure creativity and critical thinking are preserved, […]

Women are being shut out of workplaces because of a hidden time gap, new research shows

Women are missing out at work not just because of pay gaps or bias, but because they simply do not have the same time as men to compete. That is the conclusion of a new […]

Inside the high-stakes decisions of the NFL draft

On NFL draft day, every team has the chance to win—or lose—big. With millions of dollars on the line and just minutes to make a final decision on each pick, a single choice can shape […]

Income rank predicts well-being worldwide, but social capital can buffer its effects

An individual’s position in the income hierarchy is a stronger predictor of well-being than either how much they earn or how large the income gap is between them and others, finds new research from the […]

The influencers with millions of followers who don’t actually exist

Lil Miquela has 2.5 million Instagram followers, a high-fashion wardrobe, and a clear political voice. She has advocated for Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQI+ community, fronted major brand campaigns, and built a devoted global […]

Study highlights role of risk attitudes in crop insurance outcomes

Crop insurance plays a critical role in agricultural risk management by providing financial protection when disasters such as flooding, hail, or fire occur. It is also a large part of the spending in the Farm […]

Business

German firms trapped between US and China, study finds

Germany’s largest companies are deeply entangled with rival businesses in China and the US, and unable to escape either superpower, according to new research published by the University of Sussex and King’s College London. The […]

How systems science helps keep my flower delivery costs low

When you go out to run errands on the weekend, you’re on a “tour” as defined by human mobility researchers. Same if you book a guided tour of a famous city or take a trip […]

The Wired Belts are the new Rust Belts: Report ranks which jobs are most vulnerable

Digital Planet, the research center at the forefront of researching the AI transformation at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, today released the American AI Jobs Risk Index. It is a first-of-its-kind data-driven framework that […]

Job hopping builds hidden ‘mobility benefit’

A history of job changes could be a red flag on a résumé, or it could signal a job candidate with an important “mobility benefit” that will help them begin a new job, says new […]