Economics & Business

Are corporate boards acting as stabilizing forces for their firms, or enablers of extreme greed? That’s one of the questions implied by current debates about so-called “runaway CEO pay.” It’s not entirely clear how the […]

There was a significant post-Brexit reduction in lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural and peripheral areas, a new study has revealed.This post was originally published on this site

Might a temporary reduction in international presence today open the door to significant global success in the future?This post was originally published on this site

When financial markets manipulate or bend earnings, the first step may be hiring someone willing to do it. And surprisingly, this might show up in plain sight—in the language of new accounting job postings.This post […]

The market for personal care items that claim to be environmentally or socially responsible has exploded in the past decade. However, eco-friendliness and ethical considerations aren’t the primary concerns of most shoppers, despite what they […]

Five millennia ago, wealth inequality—which had stayed roughly constant for thousands of years—exploded. It has stayed constant, albeit much higher, ever since.This post was originally published on this site

Everyone holds their own beliefs about money—what it’s for, how much we need and how to use it. But a new study from researchers at BYU says personal beliefs about money also shape the health […]

When New York state agencies buy local food for schools, health care facilities, prisons and other public entities, local economies benefit and tax revenue rises. But by how much? And when does it make sense […]

American families are struggling to keep up with their bills.This post was originally published on this site

Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared. And, since 1916, the federal government has imposed an estate tax on the transfer of property owned at death.This post was originally published […]