World Economy

Have you ever started a diet, but failed to lose the desired weight within a specific timeframe? What about struggling to assemble a new piece of furniture you ordered online?This article is brought to you […]

African governments and development agencies have embraced science, technology and innovation as levers for development over the past two decades. Science, technology and innovation boost productivity, cut transaction costs, open new business opportunities and promote […]

The rise of social media was quickly followed by the advent of the “influencer”—an online content creator who builds credibility within a specific niche, giving them the power to shape opinions and purchasing decisions.This article […]

Despite progress toward gender equity, many women continue to take on the majority of unpaid labor within their households, including housework and child care.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Do new laws requiring corporate due diligence in supply chains harm the economy, as some business associations claim? A recent study by researchers at the Universities of Zurich and Glasgow analyzed data from more than […]

Two new studies find that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these “challenging voice” employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. The […]

Fatal school shootings don’t just devastate communities emotionally—they also harm their economies, new research shows. People eat out less, avoid public spaces and generally spend less money after a tragedy strikes a local school. This […]

The retirement age keeps creeping up. In the UK, the state pension is currently paid to people at 66, but that’s set to rise to 67 in the next couple of years, and a move […]

The demand for “greener” bed and breakfast (B&B) accommodation is gaining traction worldwide, but operators should heed cultural differences when marketing their sustainable facilities, according to a new international study.This article is brought to you […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform work, Brock University experts are weighing in on AI’s impact on human employees and the companies employing them.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.