World Economy

New research published today shows liquor laws that aim to prevent alcohol harms may boost tourism, rather than damage visitor numbers.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Many people worry that AI is going to take their job. But a recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that rather than laying off workers, many AI-adopting firms are […]

Nowadays, media often celebrate the “girlboss”—the entrepreneur who works 80-hour weeks to build her brand and success—while corporate campaigns show women who “lean in” in the boardroom and maintain flawless family lives. These cultural ideals […]

Valued at more than US$250 billion, the influencer industry is the center of the digital economy.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Children from affluent families are more likely to grow up to occupy formal leadership positions by their mid-20s than those from families facing adversity, a new Concordia-led study shows.This article is brought to you by […]

Science strives to produce reliable knowledge, advance our understanding of the world, and ultimately drive progress. This pursuit depends not only on individual excellence but also on collaboration, exchange, and support within the scientific community.This […]

In October 2024, Canada imposed a 100% tariff on all electric vehicle (EV) imports from China, effectively barring consumers from accessing some of the world’s most innovative, affordable models. These tariffs are deepening the country’s […]

Women in the U.S. typically earned 85% as much as men for every hour they spent working in 2024. However, working women are faring much better than their moms and grandmothers did 40 years ago. […]

Australia’s housing crunch is no longer just an economic issue. Research clearly shows people who face housing insecurity are more likely to experience mental ill-health.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Aspiring autocrats are increasingly pressuring businesses to cooperate with their quest for wealth and power, such as by demanding they direct corporate funds towards their personal enrichment or fire personnel who are critical of them.This […]