World Economy Archives - Page 17 of 20

Why Africa’s mineral-rich countries are not reaping the rewards of their wealth

Gold mining operations recently restarted at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex in western Mali after being shut down for several months. In January, the Malian government started blocking exports from the mine owned by Canada-based Barrick Mining […]

Why the UK should look beyond growth to a ‘new economics’ that works for all

The UK budget is usually a story of growth forecasts, borrowing levels and fiscal discipline. But ahead of this month’s high-stakes event, growth has been slower than expected. At the same time, as households struggle […]

For platforms relying on gig workers, bonuses can be a double-edged sword

In the growing gig economy, where a company’s success depends on contractors whose schedules they can’t control, businesses often turn to bonuses to lure and retain these workers. But according to new Cornell-led research, bonuses […]

If the AI bubble does burst, taxpayers could end up with the bill

You might not care very much about the prospect of the AI bubble bursting. Surely it’s just something for the tech bros of Silicon Valley to worry about—or the wealthy investors who have spent billions […]

Efficiency rankings used by governments and businesses may not be accurate, according to new research

For decades, governments, banks, hospitals and schools have relied on data tools to decide who is efficient and who is not. However, according to new research from the University of Surrey, many of these rankings […]

Rethinking value creation: The steps businesses need to take to achieve gender equality faster

The World Economic Forum predicts that it will take more than a century to close the gender pay gap globally, while accountancy firm PwC suggests that today’s 21-year-olds are unlikely to see the gap close […]

Beyond food relief: Research calls for long-term, system-wide solutions to food insecurity

Nearly 13% of Australians are exposed to food insecurity, with rural, regional and remote areas disproportionately affected. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has uncovered that while regional and remote food security initiatives are […]

Rudeness is hurting auditors’ ability to protect the public—here’s how

Auditors play a crucial role in keeping the financial system honest. Their job is to protect investors by making sure financial reports are accurate and trustworthy, helping people have confidence in financial markets.This article is […]

Yes, there is an AI investment bubble. Here are three scenarios for how it could end

Booms and busts are a recurring feature of modern economics, but when an asset’s value becomes overinflated, a boom quickly becomes a bubble.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Progress on gender equality at work is slow and uneven, new index finds

Gender equality at work has barely improved over the past ten years, with paid work opportunities held back by women doing the bulk of unpaid work in the home, new research shows.This article is brought […]