Economics
A new study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living has found that golf generates substantial value for Finnish society. While golf players spend…
Robot Use Strengthens SME Productivity but Has Little Impact on Exports
Spanish small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) that adopt robots tend to become more productive, with the strongest gains seen among smaller and less innovative…
Rethinking Financial Education for the Digital Age
A large study led by Hiroshima University in collaboration with Rakuten Securities suggests that financial education may need to evolve as financial services become increasingly…
Foreign Investment and the Rising Cost of Housing
Housing affordability in the United States has deteriorated sharply over the past decade. Between 2019 and 2025, average home prices climbed by about 60%, according…
When Sales Channel Transformation Drives Performance
Companies that can quickly adapt their sales systems to changing market conditions are more likely to improve their financial performance—but only when their sales channels…
Mobile Money Helps the Poor, but Confidence Matters
Mobile money is helping millions of people without traditional bank accounts participate more fully in the economy. Still, a new study suggests that trust, fairness…
How Cultural Values Influence Financial Forecasting
People often interpret the same information in very different ways, shaped by their perspectives and ways of thinking. In the financial world, this can influence…
Why Plant-Based Proteins Aren’t Filling Shopping Carts: Findings from SFU
Adding more plant-based proteins to meals could help consumers lower grocery costs while also supporting a more environmentally sustainable diet. However, new research from researchers…
New Study Reveals Political and Global Drivers Behind EV Transition in Brazil and Mexico
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in Brazil and Mexico has been shaped as much by domestic politics and global economic pressures as by environmental…
What Retail Purchasing Patterns Reveal About Menstrual Pain and Period Poverty in England
More than one in four women purchasing menstrual products also bought pain relief in the same transaction, according to a new study led by Dr.…
How Farmers Navigate Climate Uncertainty
As climate change increases the frequency of droughts, excessive rainfall, and other extreme weather events, farmers face growing uncertainty about crop production. Understanding how they…
Researchers Discover Ancient City Prospered During Period of Greater Equality
New research from the University of York suggests that the 4,000-year-old city of Mohenjo-daro became more equal as it grew more prosperous, challenging long-held assumptions…