World Economy Archives - Page 19 of 20

Parental leave in the UK isn’t working. Here’s what needs to change

The recent launch of a government review into parental leave and pay in the UK is a hugely welcome development. In order to bring about meaningful change, it must challenge the fundamental issue at the […]

Study finds tourist apartments could be converted into social housing in Spain

One in four people in Spain considers housing to be one of the country’s main problems, according to data from the latest survey by the Center for Sociological Research (CIS). The percentage of the population […]

Murals can boost vitality, community development in cities

Cities across the U.S. are increasingly turning to murals as tools for placemaking, cultural expression and neighborhood revitalization—and Cincinnati is a standout among them. With more than 300 murals across the city, including 55 in […]

Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Before Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018, it was unclear how the change might affect beverage alcohol consumption. Would consumers drink less or more after cannabis became legal?This article is brought to you by […]

Four reasons why many of us feel the global economy is not on our side

During my adult life, I have never experienced what it’s like to live in a “good” economy. Starting with the global financial crash in 2008, which hit just as I began studying economics, the world […]

Doing business in conflict zones: What companies can learn from Lafarge’s exit from Syria

The world experienced more than 60 armed conflicts in 2024, a “historically high” number according to scholars in the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University. Consequently, the risks faced by multinational companies […]

AI is driving down the price of knowledge—universities have to rethink what they offer

For a long time, universities worked off a simple idea: knowledge was scarce. You paid for tuition, showed up to lectures, completed assignments and eventually earned a credential.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Young people growing up in England’s coastal communities face unique obstacles

A new report, from the UCL Coastal Youth Life Chances project, highlights the challenges faced by young people growing up in coastal communities across England.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Are ‘ghost stores’ haunting your social media feed? How to spot and avoid them

The offer pops up in your social media feed. The website is professional and the imagery illustrates an Australian coastal region, or chic inner-CBD scene.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Auditors with uncommon names more likely to bend corporate auditing standards

Corporate auditing is not normally seen as a creative act. Yet in-house audit guidelines at the Big 4 firms grant individual auditors a significant degree of discretion. And it turns out that there is a […]