World Economy

As a growing number of fast-food chains adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology for drive-thru ordering, customers are more likely to order indulgent food options when interacting with voice AI rather than a human employee, according […]

Yes or no? It’s a simple question that now drives more than US$13 billion (£9.7 billion) a month on prediction markets—companies like Polymarket, PredictIt and Kalshi.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Alcohol pricing is often analyzed using sophisticated computer models to understand how policy changes, such as adjustments to excise, might affect drinking behavior and public health. But the growth of no and low alcohol drinks […]

These days, transparency is a financial buzzword. Opening the curtains on the operations of financial markets is supposed to help investors and regulators make better decisions. But sometimes transparency can backfire, according to new research […]

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts have been around for a while, but their impact can sometimes be underwhelming. A pair of papers co-authored by ILR Assistant Professor Merrick R. Osborne examines why some DEI […]

“That meeting was a total waste of our time! And can you believe what that jerk said about raises?” From whispers in the hallway, to emoji-filled group texts and profanity-laced DMs, gossiping about the boss […]

For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that’s a problem. A new study by Flinders University reveals that fear of punishment and lack of trust in management are […]

Grocery retailers may not need new technology—or behavior change from shoppers—to meaningfully reduce food waste. New research in the journal Management Science finds that small operational decisions already under a retailer’s control, including how perishable […]

More than half of those experiencing homelessness in New Zealand are women, often mothers of young children and living in uninhabitable housing or sharing accommodation, a researcher at the University of Otago, Wellington—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, […]

A new study by QUT researchers found that financial credit alone cannot break the cycle of poverty for women in Bangladesh. Instead, a “credit-plus” approach combining loans with tailored support delivered transformative empowerment outcomes.This article […]