World Economy Archives - Page 11 of 20

The effect of environmental regulations on municipal bonds

Air pollution regulations in the United States are intended to protect public health, but a new study has found that they also carry an unexpected cost: higher interest rates on the bonds used by counties […]

Men’s job satisfaction tied to shared money values in dual-income couples

The old saying goes: Money can’t buy happiness. But it sure can make or break a relationship.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A better way to sell premade food could cut waste and boost sales

Grocery stores typically place older products in front. New research suggests the opposite approach actually works best.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Hobbies don’t just improve personal lives, they can also boost workplace creativity

As millions of us embark on New Year pledges to eat better, exercise more and learn something new, research published today suggests hobbies could do more than improve your personal life, they could make you […]

Canada has too few professional archaeologists, and that has economic consequences

Canadian cultural resource management archaeologists—professional consultants involved in environmental assessment and compliance processes—are increasingly finding themselves in the public eye when their work intersects with the development or disaster response related infrastructure projects.This article is […]

Family background strongly linked to financial misconduct by corporate executives

A large-scale register-based study conducted at the University of Oulu, Finland, shows that the propensity of top corporate executives to engage in financial misconduct is strongly associated with the financial crime history of their parents, […]

Other people’s backgrounds shape their social position, but I worked hard for mine: The paradox in how we view status

The concept of “hard work v privilege,” and what either one says about someone’s social status, is an important one.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Retaining employees as they age is possible with more flexibility

Many businesses say they’re suffering from labor shortages, but what are their management practices and what measures could be put in place to retain experienced workers?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Public backing for taxes falls when unfairness exposed

Public support for broad-based taxation risks eroding when voters learn that the super-rich pay lower tax rates than ordinary citizens, according to new research co-authored by King’s academics.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Taming the moral menace at capitalism’s core

Digital disruption and the climate crisis are often framed as economic or social challenges. But they force crucial moral questions. Who will be held accountable for the human cost? What will it take to transform […]