World Economy Archives

AI matches human graders in ranking macroeconomics exam text responses

How does high population growth affect gross domestic product? Economics students are all too familiar with exam questions like this. As free-text questions, they require not only specialist knowledge but also the ability to think […]

Lending fees used to uncover how equity lenders maximize revenue in markets

One major difference between professional equity traders and the rest of us is that the pros don’t view shares as merely an asset to buy or sell. They routinely borrow other people’s securities to short-sell […]

Latest arrests may just be the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of pervasive sports gambling problem, experts say

A sweeping gambling probe has resulted in the arrests of NBA player Terry Rozier, former player Damon Jones and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The hidden cost of being too successful at work—reduced creativity and collaboration

New research from King’s Business School has suggested too much success can be a problem, at least when it comes to innovation.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Cash assistance drastically reduces tenants’ likelihood of eviction and homelessness, according to ongoing study

What happens when small monthly cash payments are provided to low-income tenants in unstable housing situations?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A food tax shift could save lives—without a price hike in the average shopping basket

More expensive steak, cheaper tomatoes, but the same total cost for the average basket of groceries at the supermarket. A comprehensive study, led by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, has analyzed the […]

Study finds lack of childcare access limits Michigan’s labor force

The United States is facing a severe lack of childcare. In fact, over half of Americans live in what are referred to as “childcare deserts,” locations where three or more children are competing for a […]

1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025

About one-third of U.S. nonprofit service providers experienced a disruption in their government funding in the first half of 2025.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy

When people travel, they aren’t just looking for historic sights—they’re also looking for new flavors that captivate and connect them to the place they’re visiting.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Africa’s air links are poor: Can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade?

In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there’s enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because […]