World Economy

The logistics industry is one of Germany’s key economic sectors—yet women remain significantly underrepresented in its leadership ranks. To explore the reasons behind this imbalance, Prof. Dr. Fridtjof Langenhan and Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender, together […]

The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact recently renewed global commitments to sustainable and equitable urban food systems. The pact has been signed by 330 cities around the world that have pledged to improve food production […]

UK inflation may be easing, but many households still find their weekly shop getting more expensive. One key reason is something not captured in headline prices: shrinkflation, where manufacturers reduce pack sizes without reducing the […]

Inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) is known to be a significant driver of local economic development, especially in fostering entrepreneurship. Current studies have conducted in-depth investigations into the impact of IFDI on the survival, productivity, […]

Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade, and support millions of jobs and the diets of billions of people. As global competition intensifies and […]

In a world facing rising economic uncertainty and instability, look to cross-border investment activity for solid clues about what’s next for economic growth and foreign exchange rates.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

It’s no secret that Uncle Sam has been living beyond his means. During the past 25 years, U.S. national debt as a percentage of gross domestic product has almost tripled to 98%, according to the […]

Labor market returns for female graduates have been historically overestimated using tax data, as much of the documented graduate pay premium is the result of female graduates working longer hours, not higher hourly wages, a […]

When inventors move to a U.S. county, the number of successful startups, especially those valued at $1 billion or more, goes up, as inventors become founders, employees and magnets for venture capital investment. But the […]