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Child labor numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless, study finds

Child labor is a big concern across the world. It is particularly acute in countries in the global south, where it is estimated that about 160 million children are engaged in child labor, about 87 […]

‘Doing well by doing good’? Study supports framework to help companies improve brand trust

Today’s customers don’t just buy products—they buy into what a company stands for. It is no longer just low prices or flashy marketing that target the latest trends. Stakeholders are asking harder questions: Does this […]

‘Into a void’: Young US college graduates face employment crisis

Over two years, Rebecca Atkins filed more than 250 job applications, and felt like every one was going into a gaping chasm—one opened by the highest unemployment rate for recent college graduates in the United […]

Wells Fargo scandal drove borrowers to fintech lenders, study suggests

The Wells Fargo financial scandal in 2016 diminished consumer trust in traditional banks while driving homebuyers to fintech lenders for mortgages, a University of California, Davis study suggests.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Stock market’s mood swings may explain risk-return mystery

In finance, it’s generally believed that taking on more risk should lead to higher returns. It doesn’t. It’s a puzzle that has long confused financial experts.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Homes are more than walls and a roof, especially for indigenous people. It’s time housing policy reflects that

Australia is experiencing a housing crisis. But for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the challenge runs deeper than high rents and limited supply. A major problem is that housing in Australia is rarely […]

Will government grocery stores work in New York City? A food supply chain expert weighs in

America has state liquor stores and military commissaries. But Northeastern University food supply expert John Lowrey says a proposal to establish government-run grocery stores in New York City would make it difficult for existing stores […]

The green transition will boost UK productivity, says study

The green transition will boost productivity across the UK economy, suggests new research in the journal Climate Policy.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Retirement is about confidence as well as money, says researcher

How much do you know about money? The way you answer this question determines a lot about how ready you are to retire, says Ramesh Rao.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Global survey finds individual merit, not solidarity, prioritized by early childhood education policies

Do we climb the social ladder alone or with help from our communities? Early childhood education (ECE) policies are betting on the former, according to a study published in PLOS One by Katarzyna Bobrowicz from […]