World Economy

A new Northwestern study analyzing public records maintained by the U.S. Government Publishing Office and Congressional Budget Office over a 40-year period showed that federal science and research accounts received more funding when Republicans controlled […]

From the 2008 financial crash to today’s volatile cryptocurrency markets, sharp fluctuations continue to disrupt global markets and economies. According to Masoumeh Fathi’s doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, traditional risk models often underestimate […]

Many companies across the world use carbon credits as part of their climate strategies to offset emissions. A carbon credit is a certificate that represents the reduction, avoidance or removal of one ton of carbon […]

For years, employees who worked remotely were often regarded as less committed and less influential than their office-bound peers. But new research suggests that hierarchy is shifting—and that distributed workforces may feel more equal than […]

What can women who aspire to become chief executive officers (CEOs) in America’s “Bible Belt” expect from their careers?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

These days, institutions and companies love to announce what they’re doing to tackle the climate crisis. Terms like “sustainable,” “environmentally friendly,” and “low-carbon” are often used to trumpet messages about production and consumption. But in […]

Research utilizing cellphone data from 100,000 people has identified where the social melting pots are in Italy’s second-largest city.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Discriminatory views about maternity leave remain widespread, with some UK employers openly admitting they would avoid hiring pregnant women, according to new research from the University of Bath.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The recent lawsuits associated with HP preventing third-party ink cartridges from being used in their printers highlight the challenges of monopolizing complementary, or add-on, products. HP’s case, though, might be considered the more contentious version […]

When do people behave badly? Extensive research in behavioral science has shown that people are more likely to act dishonestly when they can distance themselves from the consequences. It’s easier to bend or break the […]