World Economy

A new study led by a University of Nottingham historian offers a comprehensive examination of apprenticeship in artisanal production during the second half of British colonial rule in India, revealing that no single, uniform system […]

Financial crises may be made worse by current mortgage and housing tax systems according to new research from the University of Surrey. The study argues that the country should consider taxing housing purchases during strong […]

For some Indigenous peoples around the world, a day at work can mean experiencing repression, racism and regular reminders that we’re minorities in our own lands. Yet for others, work can be experienced as the […]

The manosphere is big business today. Once a niche network lurking on the margins of the internet, this diverse community of male supremacist cultures has grown into a transnational profit-making enterprise.This article is brought to […]

The girlboss is a cultural phenomenon created—and then deconstructed—by media hype. A study titled “The Rise and Fall of the Girlboss: Gender, Social Expectations and Entrepreneurial Hype” reconstructs the rise and fall of women entrepreneurs […]

As sustainability demands grow, sustainability professionals—along with many other groups—are increasingly expected to help drive the transition within the construction sector. Yet their roles are often both unclear and constantly shifting, making it difficult to […]

Not only can virtual reality (VR) allow buyers to tour homes without physically stepping inside, but it also can help the homes sell faster, according to new research by a University of Texas at Dallas […]

Companies often rely on annual employee reviews to determine who gets promoted, who gets a raise, and who are the best candidates for layoffs. But research has shown the process can be influenced by factors […]

Socially responsible investors (SRIs) often see themselves as agents of social or environmental progress. They buy into polluting or “dirty” companies believing that their capital can nudge a business toward a cleaner path. Their intention […]

A growing number of studies show that when investors pay close attention to individual stocks, it significantly impacts how they learn about and trade those stocks, which in turn drives stock price movements. In other […]