Economy

Renting clothes can reduce the fashion industry’s enormous environmental impact, but so far, the business models have not worked very well. The best chance of success is for a rental company to provide clothing within […]

The demand for professionals with soft skills, such as effective communication, critical thinking and time management, is high in today’s job market.This article was originally published here

Rising rents and housing shortages aren’t just making it harder for young Canadians to find a place of their own—they’re fundamentally changing how families live together, according to new research from the University of British […]

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Planning Association has found significant challenges to including affordable housing in transit-oriented developments (TODs) in Southern California, despite state policies encouraging such integration.This article was […]

Digital technology can play a critical role in promoting inclusive development and economic resilience for marginalized communities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study found.This article was originally published here

The Great Recession occurred 17 years ago, from December 2007 to June 2009. Led by a crash in the housing sector, it was the deepest recession since World War II and resulted in noteworthy financial […]

As the dream of home ownership slips further out of reach, new research analyzing two decades of housing trends in Melbourne reveals the nexus between increasing housing unaffordability and higher rents.This article was originally published […]

As cities like Las Vegas navigate the evolving short-term rental market and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cracks down on hidden fees, a new study from UNLV’s Lee Business School dives into how Airbnb’s pricing […]

Despite the growth and popularity of remote work, companies and governments have increasingly been calling their employees back to the office in the past year, sometimes at the expense of significant declines in employee satisfaction. […]

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest inflation report, based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s consumer price index (CPI), on March 12. The monthly report tells consumers how much more expensive […]