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What’s up with high food prices? Economists assess factors causing food prices to fluctuate

The latest consumer inflation report indicates that grocery prices have stabilized, yet the perception of high food costs lingers for many.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Study: Creative idea generation at work leads to indulgent behaviors afterwards

Generating creative ideas at work tasks employees with thinking expansively and being open to thoughts and concepts they haven’t previously considered. Which, of course, provides significant benefits to business because it can lead to new […]

Q&A: Making the case for artisanal and small-scale mining

Artisanal and small-scale mining plays a critical role in supplying the world with minerals vital for decarbonization, but this kind of mining typically lacks regulation and can be socially and environmentally harmful.This article is brought […]

Puny chocolate bars and miniature crisps: Is ‘shrinkflation’ the worst business practice ever?

Next time you pick up a package of coffee or a pack of toilet paper, take a closer look. You might notice the package looks familiar, but what is inside has subtly diminished. This is […]

‘Meme stock’ investors are trying to catch up with a financial system which has left them behind

The US stock market took a tumble early in August 2024 as fears rose of an economic slowdown. Then a few days later calm was restored, reminding us how quickly things can change in the […]

Privileged parents who believe in economic upward mobility are more likely to hoard resources: Study

Opportunity hoarding has gained attention over the last several years, particularly after the 2019 Varsity Blues Scandal in which wealthy, well-known parents used their money, status and privilege to illegally get their children into university.This […]

‘Social profit orientation’ can help companies and nonprofits alike do more good in the world

Economist Milton Friedman’s influential maxim, that a company’s sole obligation is to maximize profits, is outdated. Many companies have voluntarily integrated social concerns into their business operations through corporate social responsibility, or CSR, policies for […]

Study highlights importance of social media influencers in information dissemination during mpox outbreak

A recent study shows social media influencers are more important than previously thought when it comes to getting out vital information in a crisis.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Companies with emotionally intelligent managers make more money, research shows

Companies with emotionally intelligent managers are not only nicer places to work, but also make more money, new research says.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

People in financial distress behave more morally, says study

A new study conducted at Reichman University, in collaboration with Aarhus University in Denmark, challenges the negative stereotypes associated with individuals facing economic hardship. The study, led by Prof. Guy Hochman of Reichman University’s Baruch […]