World Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the use of financial technology worldwide, including in many African countries, but it also brought financial hardships, leading to negative impacts on digital financial inclusion. In a new study, researchers have […]

A new financial study from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business examines nearly five decades of market data and finds that the decline of value investing appears more cyclical than permanent. David Ng, professor […]

Pay range transparency laws that are intended to promote pay equity can inadvertently deter women from applying for those positions, thus perpetuating gender gaps in the workforce, according to research from the Cornell ILR School.This […]

When economists track inequality, they typically focus on income and spending.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A new study from Hiroshima University shows that, among university students just entering the workforce, those with optimism about the future better manage “reality shock” through formation of a career-related identity.This article is brought to […]

Experts warn that without stronger enforcement and clearer rules on corporate liability, the U.K. will continue to struggle to prosecute tax offenses effectively. Despite having sophisticated financial crime legislation, the country still fails to hold […]

Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children and planning larger families, according to a comprehensive new study spanning almost 40 countries. The research, co-authored by King’s College […]

A new study from University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural economists finds that producers with safety-first risk preferences likely make notably different grain-marketing decisions than those without, offering a glimpse into how and why producers market their […]

When we seek happiness, what exactly are we searching for? And when we wish happiness on someone else, what is it that we truly desire for them?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Managers looking to improve worker performance are increasingly turning to AI tools to boost productivity and decision quality. But research published in the journal Management Science suggests that technology alone won’t determine results. The biggest […]