World Economy

When we talk about diversity in business, it’s usually in moral or social terms—fairness, inclusion and representation. But our new research suggests diversity also pays off in a very practical way: helping companies make better […]

For decades, the world has ranked nations by how competitive their industries are, but the measure used may be flawed. A new research project led by the University of Surrey suggests that the standard United […]

Returning to work after maternity leave can leave new mothers wrestling with guilt—feeling they can’t fully win at work or home. New research from Baylor University shows that the right kind of support during pregnancy […]

Have you ever used artificial intelligence (AI) in your job without double-checking the quality or accuracy of its output? If so, you wouldn’t be the only one.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Feelings of awe, sparked by nature’s grandeur, can inspire consumers to buy fewer but higher-quality products, according to a new study co-authored by University of Auckland marketing experts Associate Professor Yuri Seo and Divya Tewari.This […]

A study in Management Science finds that public charities with corporate directors on their boards are significantly more likely to lobby on behalf of the connected firms’ political interests. More to the point, the research […]

A new study of college students in India has shown that while internet access has become central to academic life, it has also opened the door to troubling forms of unethical or illegal behavior online, […]

The prevalence of homelessness varies across communities by race, with Black communities experiencing disproportionately higher rates of homelessness across both urban and suburban communities, according to research recently conducted in the University of Rhode Island’s […]

Removing parking requirements for new buildings could help thousands of Coloradans who struggle to afford housing.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Financial stress is costing Canadian employers nearly $70 billion in lost productivity each year. A new idea introduced by researchers at Canada’s Financial Wellness Lab, based at Western, could hold the key to reversing that […]