Economics
Sustainable business practices are more than just an ethical imperative; they are a prudent financial strategy. A study conducted by researchers from Kyushu University and…
Electronic Tags Can Assist Supermarkets in Reducing Food Waste
In 2022, US grocers discarded an alarming 5 million tons of food, with 35% of this waste ending in landfills. This statistic comes from ReFed,…
Scanning the Heavens: UFOs and Their Impact on Economic Focus
A recent study has introduced a groundbreaking approach to measuring public attention by analyzing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) reports, uncovering a surprising correlation between these…
Phenomenon or Minor Progress?
Between 1960 and 1989, South Korea witnessed an exceptional economic expansion, widely recognised for its real GDP per capita increasing at an impressive annual average…
Global Warming and Creative Routes to a Greener Tomorrow
As the international climate crisis escalates, there is a pressing need for innovative and scalable interventions. A notable contribution to this discussion appears in a…
The Vast Wave: Tsunami Impacts on Worldwide Commerce
Port disruptions entail substantial costs—the Tohoku tsunami of 2011 damaged ports and vessels, amounting to around $12 billion. Still, the subsequent disruptions in port operations…
Study Uncovers Gender Disparities in Views on Economic Security and Social Safeguards Globally
Gender disparities in social and economic outcomes are recognized across many nations; however, less is known about the differential perceptions of financial security and social…
Study Reveals Cost-of-Living Crisis Affects Health Among Black Communities
A pioneering study has unveiled the profound effects of the cost-of-living crisis on both discrimination and health outcomes within the Black community in the UK,…
Analyst Exposes Supply Chain Vulnerabilities as Significant Threat to Financial Security
When Europe’s largest car manufacturer faces significant challenges, the repercussions ripple beyond the automotive sector, potentially threatening the broader financial system. This sentiment was underpinned…
Sports Wagering and Financial Market Trends Reveal Common Misinterpretations of Fresh Information
Suppose it’s a home match for the Golden State Warriors, and Steph Curry demonstrates his prowess early on, sinking consecutive three-pointers within minutes of the…
Trapping Fiscal Vermin: The Need for an Improved Mousetrap
Over the past quarter century, Enron, Lehman Brothers, General Electric, and Supermicro have all been notorious for financial mismanagement, especially the malpractice of “cooking the…
The Fridge as a Symbol of Improved Living
To appreciate the extent of a nation’s development, one must consider the items found in its households, argue economists Rutger Schilpzand and Jeroen Smits from…