World Economy

From “Kate the Great” to “Neutron Jack,” nicknames are often a staple of office culture. But do they truly belong in a professional setting?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

There is an increasing awareness and understanding in global science about a troubling and persistent research imbalance, where studies overwhelmingly originate from economically developed countries, particularly those in Europe and North America.This article is brought […]

Imagine if your next job interview included a round of video games with your potential new colleagues. Nonsense? No. According to game researcher Tobias Michael Scholz, gaming is an effective way to spot skills that […]

Across the world, the transition to a green economy is under threat. Growing antipathy towards the costs of tackling climate change, stoked especially by right-wing populists, undermines ambitions to reach net zero emissions by 2050.This […]

A new planning formula to optimize the lifecycle value of Australia’s warships in an era of geopolitical instability has been proposed by researchers at the University of South Australia.This article is brought to you by […]

As the saying goes, time is money. That’s certainly evident in the transportation sector, where people will pay more for direct flights, express trains, and other ways to get somewhere quickly.This article is brought to […]

Flexible work has become the new norm, despite the best efforts of companies calling workers back to the office.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

People coming out of prison in New Zealand face multiple hurdles reintegrating into society—starting with one of the most fundamental elements of modern life: getting a bank account.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Existing legislation which governs finance and investment can help to protect society from the dangers associated with advances in quantum computing, a new study shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

When it comes to closing a deal, salespeople may be losing customers before they ever say a word. New research from Washington State University suggests the location of sales interactions may be just as important […]