Economy

A new report reveals that women in England and Wales who have experienced domestic abuse are more financially vulnerable than other women in the wake of divorce and beyond.This article was originally published here

State-of-the-art software enabling insurance companies to judge with unprecedented accuracy how much cash to keep in the bank will help the industry thrive. It will lead to higher profits, an ability to insure more and […]

Victims of workplace bullying whose organizations are supportive are less likely to seek help from a trade union or a court of law, a new study finds.This article was originally published here

Affordable housing promises more than just a roof over one’s head. But new research reveals a troubling pattern: While many providers of affordable housing pledge to uplift communities, financial pressures often sideline social priorities.This article […]

The craft beer industry, once the darling of consumers and entrepreneurs alike, has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. Closed taprooms, canceled festivals, and changing consumer habits have led many to declare the end of […]

Who hasn’t heard someone ask, “How much for cash?” While it may seem harmless, research reveals such demands contribute to a growing culture of informality in business.This article was originally published here

On November 29, American shoppers will rush to malls and retail stores for the day known as “Black Friday,” the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Falling annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving, the […]

A new report from the government-appointed Older People’s Housing Taskforce has shed light on the critical shortage of suitable housing options for senior citizens.This article was originally published here

Enron. Lehman Brothers. More recently, General Electric and Supermicro. During the past quarter century, a variety of high-profile companies have been caught cooking their books.This article was originally published here

Challenging the traditional view of consumption as an isolated, immediate event, Stefania Minardi of HEC Paris and Andrei Savochkin of Bocconi University’s Department of Decision Sciences explore the idea that experiences can create lasting mental […]