Economy News - Leaders in Business

'Fast-paced, fit, agile': Ableist words in job ads decrease applicants

An office job calls for a "fast-paced, fit and energetic" person who can "stand out" in a crowd. How likely... Read more

Women more likely to choose wine from female winemakers

Promoting women's ownership in wineries can boost sales among the largest group of U.S. wine consumers, who happen to be... Read more

Q&A: Online degrees viewed more positively post-pandemic, research finds

COVID-19 made remote work and remote learning a new norm for employees and students. But even as many have returned... Read more

Flood losses often come every five to 20 years; here's how insurance could adapt

The U.S. National Flood Insurance Program is going broke. Increased flood strikes in more places, combined with outdated ways of... Read more

Scent vs. brand image: What an EEG study reveals about luxury marketing

Sungkyunkwan University announced that a research team has identified, through EEG (electroencephalogram) analysis, the impact of "fragrance" on consumers' emotions,... Read more

Prove it or lose her: The new rules for advertising to women

From sportswear to cosmetics, brands love telling women they are strong and empowered. But women can spot inauthentic, performative messaging... Read more

Why wealth changes how we think about fair prices

When it comes to the price of financial services such as loans, mortgages, and insurance, the perception of what is... Read more

Playbook developed to help businesses survive social media firestorms

Sexist. Dystopian. This was how critics labeled a 30-second Peloton holiday ad in 2019 that featured a man giving a... Read more

The most rigid crisis protocols tend to be the least efficient

A study conducted by the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) concludes that effective adaptation in crisis and emergency situations... Read more

Australians are rethinking inner city living

In a post-COVID world, CBD living is losing appeal with Australian residents opting for lower-density housing, according to new research... Read more

Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods

As a growing number of fast-food chains adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology for drive-thru ordering, customers are more likely to... Read more

Alcohol-free drinks uncover alcohol pricing secrets

Alcohol pricing is often analyzed using sophisticated computer models to understand how policy changes, such as adjustments to excise, might... Read more

Too much transparency can hurt financial markets

These days, transparency is a financial buzzword. Opening the curtains on the operations of financial markets is supposed to help... Read more

How thoughtful DEI initiatives can effectively repair a 'leaky roof'

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts have been around for a while, but their impact can sometimes be underwhelming. A... Read more

Gossiping about boss can actually be good thing

"That meeting was a total waste of our time! And can you believe what that jerk said about raises?" From... Read more