World Economy

History shows that in times of war, it is easier for a government to implement lasting political changes, such as restructuring the welfare state. This is partly due to the so-called rally-round-the-flag effect: In crisis […]

Consumers frequently experience immersive service in health care (e.g., hospital stays, residential care), education (e.g., school/university attendance) or hospitality (e.g., air travel, resorts) among others. Such immersive services are provided to millions of consumers daily […]

Cattle produce more methane than any other livestock. Methane, a greenhouse gas, traps heat, which warms the Earth. It is far more powerful than its more common counterpart, carbon dioxide.This article is brought to you […]

Housing rents usually correlate with factors such as the building’s age, facilities, and location. Yet not all rentals with similar physical factors charge the same rent. Psychological factors such as the subjective perceptions of the […]

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released a discussion paper this week on investment tax breaks. The study looks at whether tax incentives, such as instant asset write-offs for utes, boost business investment.This article is […]

For startups, a pivot is challenging and risk-driven, and the big question is not “whether to pivot?” but how to identify those pivots that will create a meaningful difference in performance. Consider the origin of […]

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found practices put in place to reduce employees presenting to work sick were more likely to be observed by women than men.This article is brought to you […]

If you live in the Philadelphia or Kansas City metro areas, congratulations: The fact that your city made it to the Super Bowl translates to about $200 extra in your pocket.This article is brought to […]

A new report from the University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab and GoodWeave International highlights the risk of modern slavery and child labor in Bangladesh’s garment supply chains.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

For young Australians, breaking into the housing market feels tougher than ever. Many now fear they’ll never be able to own a home.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.