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Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil unrest—but internet access adds the crucial spark

The gap between rich and poor has reached historic highs. According to the World Inequality Report 2026, released in recent weeks, the richest 10% of the global population now receive 53% of all income and […]

Early motherhood carries wage penalty, while delaying pays off

A woman’s early career pregnancy decision may shape her financial future for decades, according to new research co-led by Eden King, the Lynette S. Autrey Professor of Psychology at Rice University, and Nicola Lawrence-Thomas, a […]

Lapland’s next hotspot after Santa? Torne Valley seeks sustainable tourism

In Finland, Lapland’s tourism has grown so rapidly that Rovaniemi, the region’s capital and number‑one destination, where Santa Claus has his office, is already operating at full capacity. There is very little room left to […]

Why many Americans avoid negotiating, even when it costs them

Would you pay more for a car just to skip the negotiation process? According to new research by David Hunsaker, clinical associate professor of management at the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, many Americans […]

Here’s what determines whether your income level rises or falls

Your work usually determines whether you manage to earn a better income compared to people around you. But your work earnings rarely determine when your income falls. Economists call it income mobility. This means how […]

Nudges aren’t always good for society, economics study finds

Many scholars have assumed nudges—a small push that encourages better choices—are always good for society. But UC Berkeley Economics professor Dmitry Taubinsky says it’s not that simple. Instead, policies that create nudges to influence behavior […]

What does the November jobs report mean for workers and the economy? Q&A with professor of economics

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its November jobs report on Dec. 16, which details economic indicators like payroll numbers and the unemployment rate. The Federal Reserve uses the report to help set monetary […]

How much does it cost to end rough sleeping? An Australian-first study may have just found out

Homelessness is a growing issue in Australia.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Many shoppers take a strange comfort of buying now and paying later—but it can come with a sting after Christmas

It’s that time of year again, and retailers are pulling out all the stops to get us spending—from Black Friday to New Year’s sales.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Refugees living outside camps make significant gains in self-reliance

Refugees receiving interventions in local communities are far more likely to regain stability and independence than those confined to traditional camps, according to new research from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Public […]