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Climate Change

Understanding Global Health Futures Through Socioeconomic Scenarios

18 October 2026

The future of global health will depend on more than rising temperatures and changing weather patterns. Economic development, healthcare access, technological advances and government policies will also shape how societies respond to climate change. To…

Climate Impacts May Be Underestimated by 15% Due to Temperature Measurement Errors

24 September 2026

When policymakers and city officials plan for climate change, they often rely on economic studies estimating how extreme heat affects…

How Climate Change Is Reducing Worker Productivity

20 September 2026

As the climate warms, workers around the world are increasingly exposed to heat stress, reducing their ability to work safely…

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Consumer Behaviour

Why We Treat Money Differently: Mental Accounting Theory Explained

24 October 2026

A $100 bonus from work might go straight into savings, while a $100 tax refund could quickly disappear on a shopping spree. Although both amounts have the same value, people often treat them differently depending…

Cross-Border Shopping Has Less Impact on Public Revenue Than Previously Believed

17 October 2026

Cross-border shopping has long been blamed for draining government revenue, particularly when consumers travel abroad to buy cheaper alcohol, sweets…

Short but Powerful: ‘Micro Ads’ Drive Engagement and Customer Response

10 October 2026

In an age of shrinking attention spans and fast-moving social media feeds, advertisers may not need more time to win…

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Economics

Tariff Threats Trigger Immediate Exchange Rate Reactions

19 October 2026

A single remark during a political debate can send ripples through global currency markets, even before a government takes any action. When politicians threaten to impose new tariffs or restrict international trade, investors respond almost…