Economy News - Leaders in Business

Revolving doors weaken SEC oversight, finds research

Regulators often move in and out of revolving doors between government and the industries they oversee. They can bring valuable... Read more

Predators and prey: What studying animals teaches us about toxic work environments

Interpersonal tensions between colleagues can be costly for businesses. Even the specter of a threat can sap concentration, undermine collaboration,... Read more

Music fans separate artists' controversies from their art, study finds

Music streaming platforms such as Spotify hold tremendous power over whether fans listen to a musical artist, while social media... Read more

Scrapped inheritance tax linked to stronger growth in private firms with heirs, shows study in Sweden

After Sweden removed inheritance and gift taxes in 2005, private firms with potential family successors grew faster, invested more, and... Read more

The cost of toxic leadership in the workplace, and how to avoid it

You will probably recognize toxic leaders when you encounter them. They are the ones whose presence shifts the atmosphere, whose... Read more

The Duolingo taxi test—could being rude to the driver cost you your dream job?

Duolingo recently revealed a seemingly genius trick to assess candidates for a senior position. Hiring managers at the language-learning app... Read more

Study explores why workers are leaving their jobs in the homeless services sector

A new study by a University at Buffalo social work researcher shows that 43% of frontline workers in the homeless... Read more

Looser mortgage lending rules, regulation may destabilize financial system

At least 10 million Americans lost their homes during the 2008–09 global financial crisis. In the aftermath, Congress passed the... Read more

What happened after the fast-food pay raise in California? New data explains

Fast-food workers in California may be earning more money, but their employers are cutting their hours to make up for... Read more

How emoji use at work can determine how competent your colleagues think you are

You've typed it, deleted it and typed it again. You need to let your colleague know there's a problem with... Read more

Bonuses can lower self-set goals and reduce performance, experiment suggests

Financial bonuses are often used to motivate employees to meet targets and boost productivity. But do they actually work? New... Read more

Low wages, poor training put security guards—and the public—at risk, study finds

Tens of thousands of private security guards in California play a critical role in public safety, but poverty-level wages and... Read more

Inside the competition for capital at some of the world's biggest banks

As the U.S. economy becomes more consolidated, the strategic decisions of senior leaders at leading companies carry ever-greater weight. A... Read more

Early deliveries can lower product ratings by 0.2 stars, analysis of 11 million reviews finds

When it comes to package delivery, early isn't always better. A new study published in Production and Operations Management by... Read more

Examining threats to monetary sovereignty in the digital era

The world is undergoing a fundamental change to how money works, and New Zealand should choose its response wisely, an... Read more