World Economy

Can money buy happiness? An age-old question with as yet no definitive answer. The ancient philosophers could not find it, nor can modern economists with their spreadsheets and algorithms. A study published in the International […]

Most job candidates know to dress nicely for Zoom interviews and to arrange a professional-looking background for the camera. But a new Yale study suggests they also ought to test the quality of their microphones.This […]

New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can impact your ability to relax at home. The study, authored by researchers at the University of Florida and Florida State […]

If you’re an employer looking to improve your team’s performance, it might be a better idea to offer “streak incentives” rather than single payouts as a reward, according to a new University of Alberta study.This […]

Keir Starmer says the current benefits system is unsustainable, unfair and needs changing to avoid a wasted generation of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet).This article is brought to you […]

A new report has uncovered how investors can most effectively foster shareholder engagement on environmental, societal and governance (ESG) issues to overcome differences in structural and cultural climates around the world.This article is brought to […]

Women experience a significant fall in earnings in the years following a menopause diagnosis, with more women stopping work and others working fewer hours, according to a UCL working paper published by the Institute for […]

Many U.S. police departments face a serious recruiting and staffing crisis, which has spurred a re-examination of recruitment methods. In a new study, researchers have drawn on the field of intergroup communication to analyze how […]