Economy News - Leaders in Business

Boardroom diversity affects carbon emissions—but not in the way you think

Extreme weather and record-breaking heat waves are becoming the new normal. Most people have begun to accept the seriousness of... Read more

Researchers examine corporate social responsibility's impact on global online shopping

Online shopping is revolutionizing how we access and purchase products from international markets. Despite this growth, many consumers remain hesitant... Read more

Work or play? The rise of online 'kidfluencers' is raising complex legal and ethical questions

Videos of children opening boxes of toys and playing with them have become a feature of online marketing—making stars out... Read more

Businesses must stop caving to political pressure and abandoning their equity, diversity and inclusion commitments

Over the past year, several major corporations have scaled back their equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives amid shifting political... Read more

'House of the Dragon' and families fighting for power—it can happen in business, too

While most agree that HBO's hit fantasy show "House of the Dragon" (HotD) might be an interesting dive into the... Read more

Could trusting each other more unlock economic growth?

Trust in Britain's institutions is in bad shape, according to recent data from the European Social Survey.... Read more

Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good for your health

It's never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we're on leave, our phones and laptops keep us... Read more

Civil society: A quiet revolution in economic research

Half a century ago, economic research took a little-noticed yet dramatic departure from the study of concepts most people might... Read more

'Glass fences' hinder Japanese female faculty in international research, study finds

Glass ceilings comprising gender norms and practices can prevent women from advancing in organizational hierarchies, but glass fences may also... Read more

Taking a national temperature check on entrepreneurship

What if scholars could capture how a country collectively feels and thinks about a subject, even in an age of... Read more

Toxic tetrad leads to workplace woes, banking sector study finds

A study of Pakistan's banking sector reveals a troubling link between the "dark tetrad" personality traits of Machiavellianism, narcissism, psychopathy,... Read more

Avoiding customer backlash: Study highlights importance of transparency in return policy changes

In 2018, L.L. Bean announced in a letter to customers that it had ended the century-old "lifetime" return policy, which... Read more

Digital labels can help grocers waste less food

In 2022, U.S. grocers wasted 5 million tons of food, with 35% of it going to landfills, according to the... Read more

Report identifies UK regions with largest disability employment gap

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people... Read more

AI model forecasts product trends, enhances online shopping experience

Online retail platforms are increasingly becoming a dumping ground for low-quality products—which, over time, only serves to tarnish the retailer's... Read more