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How do gender norms hold women back in the workforce?

Encouraging a growth mindset and being more subtle about the pursuit of power and dominance are among the ways women... Read more

Dollar stores may increase food deserts in under-resourced U.S. cities

A new study from University of Florida food economists has found that building dollar stores may create food deserts in... Read more

Subnational income inequality revealed: Regional successes may hold key to addressing widening gap globally

Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life. More reliably... Read more

For some Latinx college graduates, student loan debt affects mental health

The relationship between emotions and the economy is real, especially for Latinx college graduates who carry upward of $25,000 in... Read more

Preventing gender-based violence in trades is both a labor issue and an education one

The recent killing of a 20-year-old tradeswoman in Minnesota has struck a nerve across Canada's skilled trades community. Amber Czech,... Read more

TikTok still delivering self-harm and suicidal content in France, research finds

Within five minutes of joining TikTok, the French "teens" watched a video expressing sadness.... Read more

More detail on what clothes feel like could make life easier for shoppers, and save retailers money

Clothing is one of the top categories in online sales worldwide, with expected revenues of more than US$920 billion (£702... Read more

Research reveals atypical Santas can succeed

A naturally fluffy white beard, a round belly and a jolly laugh might seem like the keys to being a... Read more

When navigating a timeline full of crises, it's good to have a halo

When it seems like each day brings a new crisis, understanding the nuances of navigating these situations successfully becomes increasingly... Read more

New research spotlights the value women bring to audit teams and the workplace

Audit teams with more women benefit firms and clients alike by delivering higher-quality audits at a lower cost, according to... Read more

Most of us miss out on financial opportunities, says Danish study

Passivity in financial choices is not due to specific personality traits—but depends on the context. This is the conclusion reached... Read more

Why flexible work alone isn't enough: Preferences matter more than policy

Employees leave employers when their work arrangements fail to match their preferences, according to new research that tracked 482 workers... Read more

Model reveals how the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board selects targets for inspection

2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the launch of the inspection program by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB),... Read more

Social media algorithms target lower-income youth with risky 'easy money' ads, study shows

Young people with fewer financial resources, especially boys, are the most exposed to advertising about how to make easy money.... Read more

Rich cities, broke neighbors: Study exposes metro-level wealth divide

Local governments in the United States are responsible for many of the services people rely on daily—schools, parks, public safety,... Read more