World Economy Archives

Is it wrong to date a coworker? Not necessarily—but it can get complicated

The workplace has long been a setting for connection—and sometimes romance. In Canada, these relationships are far from rare.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with housing crises, too

In many developed countries, the price of property has risen so high it’s meant the dream of home ownership has faded for many people. Often, renting isn’t a much better option, with an undersupply of […]

Study links low rainfall to increased conflict between African pastoralists and farmers

Since 1990, more than 2.5 million people have died as a direct or indirect result of civil conflict in Africa. One of the causes of conflict, which increasingly involves clashes between predominantly Muslim herding and […]

When it comes to well-being, what are the pros and cons of working in an office vs. remote work?

So your boss wants you in the office more? If this makes you anxious, you’re not alone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Pork prices reach record highs with holiday demand ahead

Retail pork prices hit record high levels this summer and are expected to remain elevated heading into the holiday season, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts said.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Why empty supermarket shelves make you uneasy, even if you don’t want the missing items

Have you ever spotted an empty supermarket shelf and felt a sudden pang of discomfort, even though you weren’t looking for that item? You’re not alone. Shocks such as COVID and cyberattacks on retailers have […]

The ‘Mississippi Bubble’ and the complex history of Haiti

Many things account for Haiti’s modern troubles. A good perspective on them comes from going back in time to 1715 or so—and grappling with a far-flung narrative involving the French monarchy, a financial speculator named […]

AI could stop hotels and restaurants wasting food, energy and talent—yet adoption remains low

Artificial intelligence could slash waste, cut carbon emissions and ease staff burnout in the hospitality sector—yet many operators are barely scratching the surface, according to new research from the University of Surrey.This article is brought […]

Organizational intolerance reduces gender differences in empathy for workplace harassment targets

A new study co-written by a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign experts who study workplace sexual harassment finds that men and women often respond differently when they witness sexual harassment in the workplace.This article […]

‘Ultra-fresh’ fashion reshapes the industry, with a cost to the environment

Traditional fast-fashion companies such as Zara and H&M rely on quick production cycles to keep up with consumer demand. A new business model supercharging that approach, called “ultra-fresh fashion,” offers clothing collections on an almost […]