World Economy

When deciding whom to trust, people are more likely to choose individuals who grew up with less money over those who went to private schools or vacationed in Europe, according to research published in the […]

For generations, young people have been told the path to opportunity is clear. Study hard, get a degree, and success will follow. This promise—central to the idea of “meritocracy”—has shaped the aspirations and investments of […]

Well-intentioned employer-paid maternity leave policies may be the catalyst for the unintended consequence of costing women jobs in the technology workforce instead of boosting their participation, according to a study in the journal Management Science.This […]

A new study from the Rady School of Management reveals that public exposure to reports of Congressional stock trading significantly reduces Americans’ trust in Congress and their willingness to comply with the law—regardless of political […]

An organization’s performance relies on its members’ effective execution of tasks aligned with its goals and purpose. For private third-party regulatory firms—for-profit companies that enforce and monitor regulatory compliance—organizational goals aim to generate and capture […]

The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new research from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business.This article is brought to you […]

Researchers from the University of Rochester and the University of Maryland have published a study that examines whether and how firms might differentiate themselves from close competitors using a social media platform like X.This article […]

Being appreciated by colleagues can help employees cope with negative experiences at work, according to a new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA).This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Women’s professional soccer has grown in popularity over the last decade, while social media has simultaneously given athletes an accessible way to promote their personal brands. A new study from the University of Kansas analyzed […]

The U.S. is headed into what forecasters expect to be one of the hottest summers on record, and millions of people across the country will struggle to pay their power bills as temperatures and energy […]