Economics
People worldwide often rely on informal financial systems, utilizing personal networks for borrowing and lending. Understanding these networks is critical to understanding local economies and…
Dislike of Inequality Fuels Backing for Wealth Redistribution
Traditional economic models typically posit that personal income is the sole concern of individuals regarding their support for redistribution policies. However, an international team of…
Global Warming’s Economic Impact: Increasing Risks for the Affluent
In a groundbreaking study conducted by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), researchers have embarked on a thorough analysis to explore the intricate…
Intelligent Researchers Reveal Study Connecting EV Charging Stations with Boosted Local Business Activity
Researchers from the Mens, Manus, and Machina (M3S) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), in collaboration with the…
The Inherent Right to Make Mistakes and Learn from Them
Traditionally, decision-making has been depicted as a logical process wherein individuals weigh the potential risks and strive to optimise outcomes. Yet, human cognition often diverges…
The True Cost of the ‘Zero-Price Effect’
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have uncovered a surprising economic impact associated with the “zero-price effect” in real estate advertising. Their study observed that homes…
Study Reveals Three Firms Control Over 19,000 Rental Properties in Metro Atlanta
A recent study led by Taylor Shelton, a geographer at Georgia State University, has uncovered that nearly 11 per cent of all single-family homes available…
Russian Incursion into Ukraine May Have Enduring Effects on the Global Economy and Environment
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues into its third year, the ripple effects on international trade are becoming increasingly apparent, exacerbated by the widening…
Research reveals that the US lacks affordable housing, not a housing shortage
While it’s a widely held view that the United States is grappling with a housing shortage—a notion even driving national policy under the Biden administration’s…
A Simple Strategy That Assists Low-Income Households in Overcoming the Poverty Cycle
Many low-income families aspire to relocate to safer, quieter neighbourhoods with better schools, but they seldom need to make such moves. A high-profile experiment led…
How Certain Regions Assist Citizens in Evading Expensive Debt During Difficult Periods
A recent national study offers compelling evidence that generous unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced reliance on high-cost credit. Conducted by Rachel…
Recent Research Unveils the Financial Implications of Sanctions
While aimed at curbing undesirable actions by target nations, economic sanctions often present a complex challenge with dual impacts. Primarily, they are designed to diminish…