Economy

The New Zealand government spends about NZ$51.5 billion each year—around 20% of GDP—on goods, services and infrastructure from third-party suppliers. It’s a lot, but how that money is spent matters as much as the amount.This […]

As Thailand has experienced a rapid increase in its elderly population, a new study published in World Development has found that “social gender norms”—shared beliefs about how “altruistic” women or men should be in society—are […]

“Sex sells” has been a mantra in marketing for decades. As researchers who study consumer behavior, we’ve seen plenty of evidence to support it: Attractive models and spokespeople have been shown to reliably grab attention, […]

The law is failing victims and survivors because it is turning a blind eye to the long-lasting and severe financial consequences of being in an abusive relationship, a new study warns.This article was originally published […]

How does high population growth affect gross domestic product? Economics students are all too familiar with exam questions like this. As free-text questions, they require not only specialist knowledge but also the ability to think […]

One major difference between professional equity traders and the rest of us is that the pros don’t view shares as merely an asset to buy or sell. They routinely borrow other people’s securities to short-sell […]

A sweeping gambling probe has resulted in the arrests of NBA player Terry Rozier, former player Damon Jones and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.This article was originally published here

New research from King’s Business School has suggested too much success can be a problem, at least when it comes to innovation.This article was originally published here

What happens when small monthly cash payments are provided to low-income tenants in unstable housing situations?This article was originally published here