The People Who Feed the World: Understanding the Role of Informal Food Vendors

11 October 2026

Millions of people depend on street vendors, market stalls and neighbourhood food sellers for their daily meals. Yet these small businesses, which provide affordable food…

Continue reading →

Poverty Declines Across the EU, Yet Uneven Progress Remains

4 October 2026

Poverty declined across the European Union between 2015 and 2023, although substantial differences persisted among member states, according to a study published September 30, 2026,…

Continue reading →

Luck or Merit? Not All Inequality Is Viewed the Same Way

13 September 2026

Imagine two people ending up equally wealthy—but one built their fortune through years of hard work, while the other won the lottery. Would you view…

Continue reading →

Parkinson’s Disease Could Have a CNY 473 Billion Economic Impact on China by 2040

10 September 2026

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting movement, cognition, and daily functioning. As China’s population ages, the number of people living with the disease…

Continue reading →

Roman Coins Reveal How the Empire Forged an Integrated Economy

7 September 2026

The digitisation of archaeological collections is transforming the study of ancient history. By combining millions of records with spatial analysis and quantitative methods, researchers can…

Continue reading →

Study Examines How Reporting Changes Affect Gig Workers and Reveal Unreported Income

28 August 2026

The rapid growth of platform-based gig work means more U.S. workers are earning income through self-employment. Unlike traditional wages, these earnings are generally not subject…

Continue reading →

Tariffs Had an Unexpected Effect on U.S. Whiskey Prices

26 August 2026

A new study has found an unexpected consequence of the Trump-era trade wars: cheaper American whiskey across much of the United States. However, consumers in…

Continue reading →

Robinhood Users Favour Simplicity in Stock Selection

16 August 2026

Millions of investors using Robinhood tend to favour stocks that are simpler and easier to understand, according to new research from Washington State University (WSU).…

Continue reading →

Rideshare Expansion Boosts Local Economies and Flexible Job Opportunities, Study Finds

15 August 2026

Ride-hailing has become a routine part of urban life in the United States, offering convenient transportation for passengers and flexible work for drivers. Yet the…

Continue reading →

Global Income Inequality Between North and South Deepens

8 August 2026

A new study published in the journal New Political Economy suggests that the income gap between the Global North—the world’s advanced economies—and the Global South—the…

Continue reading →

Public Research as the Foundation for Private Investment and Growth

5 August 2026

Strategic public investment in research and development (R&D) can strengthen the economy almost immediately while encouraging private sector investment for years to come, according to…

Continue reading →

Pusan National Study Sheds Light on Cryptocurrencies’ Hedging Role Amid Market Instability

27 July 2026

The rapid expansion of sustainable finance has fuelled growing interest in green investments, including green bonds, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) funds, and energy-efficient cryptocurrencies.…

Continue reading →