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Research highlights greater financial hardship, importance of legal system for divorced survivors of domestic abuse

A new report reveals that women in England and Wales who have experienced domestic abuse are more financially vulnerable than... Read more

New data analysis tool will help insurance firms assess probable liabilities

State-of-the-art software enabling insurance companies to judge with unprecedented accuracy how much cash to keep in the bank will help... Read more

Study of coping strategies shows anti-bullying support within organizations empowers victims to take action

Victims of workplace bullying whose organizations are supportive are less likely to seek help from a trade union or a... Read more

From community to cash flow: Research explores why affordable housing's social goals often take a back seat

Affordable housing promises more than just a roof over one's head. But new research reveals a troubling pattern: While many... Read more

Researcher studies shifting craft beer industry: Artisanal businesses should innovate to remain competitive

The craft beer industry, once the darling of consumers and entrepreneurs alike, has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. Closed... Read more

How much for cash? Why the informal economy is bad for business, consumers and society

Who hasn't heard someone ask, "How much for cash?" While it may seem harmless, research reveals such demands contribute to... Read more

Black Friday, the economic environment and the evolution of America's retail holiday

On November 29, American shoppers will rush to malls and retail stores for the day known as "Black Friday," the... Read more

Report highlights urgent need for age-appropriate housing solutions

A new report from the government-appointed Older People's Housing Taskforce has shed light on the critical shortage of suitable housing... Read more

To catch financial rats, a better mousetrap: New tool helps reveal companies' accounting tricks to hide problems

Enron. Lehman Brothers. More recently, General Electric and Supermicro. During the past quarter century, a variety of high-profile companies have... Read more

The lasting influence of experiences: How memorable consumption shapes well-being and decision-making

Challenging the traditional view of consumption as an isolated, immediate event, Stefania Minardi of HEC Paris and Andrei Savochkin of... Read more

When club teammates become World Cup rivals: Research reveals hidden tension when coworkers compete

In today's interconnected professional world, employees often have affiliations outside their primary workplace. This phenomenon can be harmless—or even beneficial—until... Read more

Genuinely ethical management begins with dismantling unscientific myths, says researcher

How does a nearly century-old study on employee productivity still influence our management thoughts? Jesse Kajosmaa's dissertation in Public Management... Read more

Many plant-based brands are struggling. They should follow the marketing examples of big tech

After several years of stellar sales growth, demand for alternative meats appears to be plummeting. Big-name brands Beyond Meat and... Read more

How short sellers make millions from environmental, social, and governance news

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has grown in popularity, but its true impact on companies' financial performance is still... Read more

Mathematicians develop AI to forecast market interest rates

Researchers from the Ateneo de Manila University have developed artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning tools that can help predict money... Read more