Economy

An analysis published in the Journal of Accounting Research uncovers evidence that conflicts of interest arising from commercial ties lead to bias in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.This article was originally published here

In Islamic cultures, purdah, which literally means “curtain,” is a practice that involves the seclusion of women from public observation and the enforcement of high standards of female modesty. Research published in the Journal of […]

Affiliation-based hiring tactics appear to help young firms access and retain higher-quality employees, leading to better performance—provided the connections are appropriate for the firm’s needs. According to a study published in Strategic Management Journal, ventures […]

You might have heard about your local Buy Nothing Project group on Facebook. If not, you probably know someone who’s a member. We estimate at least one million Australians are involved as members or live […]

The sacking of a top football manager is not unusual. It happens frequently, every season. The latest (well-compensated) victim is Erik ten Hag, who was shown the door at Manchester United on October 28 2024.This […]

There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law.This article was originally published here

University of Melbourne researchers are leading a purpose built program advocating for more neurodiversity inclusive workplaces.This article was originally published here

Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a metric scale to assist tourism providers in tapping the growing marathon tourism market.This article was originally published here

If Labor is serious about addressing regional economic inequalities, it must reverse Conservative education policies, specifically the flagship “leveling-up” agenda which did nothing to disrupt the concentration of university graduates in wealthier parts of the […]

We just experienced the “fall back”—that is, to set our clocks back an hour and bring daylight saving time to an end. While many enjoy the extra hour of sleep, the necessity of daylight saving […]