Economics & Business

Press freedom is widely considered to be a cornerstone of democracy. It brings accountability, transparency and access to reliable information.This post was originally published on this site

If you’ve ever shared an idea only to hear it repeated by someone else or had someone take credit for your work, David Zweig knows exactly what you’re talking about.This post was originally published on […]

When the wholesale prices of essential goods like food or oil suddenly rise, it can cause deep shifts in the economy that upend trade balances and hike inflation rates. This is known as a commodity […]

Psychological contracts are the beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations between an employer and an employee. Such contracts have long been conceived of as targeting a person, but with the emergence of algorithmic-enabled forms of employment […]

A trio of researchers from Bocconi University, in Italy, the University of Cambridge, in the U.K., and Stanford University, in the U.S., has found that there was more economic inequality under the Han Dynasty than […]

Generations are already seen as unique in terms of values and beliefs. These differences may stretch into the realm of finance, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.This post was originally published […]

A new study led by the University of South Florida and the University of Cincinnati sheds light on the powerful impact of workplace cohorts on newcomer retention. The findings provide critical insights for organizations seeking […]

Brightly colored packaging does more than attract attention on store shelves. A new study in the Journal of Marketing reveals that highly saturated colors on product packaging significantly influence consumer perceptions of potency and efficacy, […]

Well into the late 19th century, the U.S. retail sector was overwhelmingly local, consisting of small, independent merchants throughout the country. That started changing after Sears and Roebuck’s famous catalog became popular, allowing the firm […]

Water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource worldwide, and the question of water management is becoming an ever more pressing issue in Sweden as well. Despite this, water is often priced in a way that […]