How Financial Shocks Travel Through Production Chains
A new study published in the May 2026 issue of the American Economic Review offers fresh insight into how financial and production networks interact during…
Economics
Brexit Unleashed Economic Uncertainty Across Britain and Europe
Brexit triggered widespread financial volatility across European markets, revealing how deeply interconnected the continent’s financial systems had become, according to new research from the University…
Restrictions on Trade Secrets Could Weigh on Wages Near Retirement
Policies designed to safeguard trade secrets and stimulate innovation may carry unintended consequences for workers later in their careers. A new study published in Labour…
From Waste to Worth: Supermarkets Gain by Donating Unsold Food
Around one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted each year, representing an estimated US$1 trillion in value, according to the FAO. A…
Rising Minimum Wages Pose Little Disruption for Small and Medium U.S. Businesses and Their Workforce
Proposals to raise the minimum wage are frequently accompanied by concerns that independent businesses may be particularly vulnerable to higher labour costs. A new study,…
Global food supply shaken by US-Israel-Iran war, with tens of millions at risk of severe poverty, report reveals
The war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is threatening food security far beyond the Middle East, placing millions at risk worldwide, according to…
Can We Rely on the Science That Shapes Our World?
Published in Nature, this investigation led by Abel Brodeur, a professor at the University of Ottawa, emerged alongside a sweeping seven-year international effort examining whether…
Quitting Tobacco Has the Potential to Strengthen Finances for 20 Million+ Households in India
Quitting tobacco could unlock a meaningful financial shift for more than 20 million households in India, according to a recent economic analysis published in BMJ…
Study Finds Foreign Direct Investment Falls Short as a Growth Solution
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has long been regarded as a dependable driver of economic growth, often credited with creating jobs, boosting productivity, and transferring new…
Investors Showing Willingness to Spend More on Green Bonds
Investors who prioritise sustainability often argue that they can support environmentally friendly initiatives without giving up financial returns. However, recent research from the Texas McCombs…
Linking Childcare Responsibilities to Gender Disparities in Poverty in the United States
A new study published on 11 March 2026 in the open-access journal PLOS One suggests that gender differences in poverty rates in the United States…
Research Reveals How Societies Can Achieve Well-Being and Climate Stability Beyond Economic Growth
Governments around the world have pledged to meet ambitious climate targets, yet their current strategies are widely considered insufficient. A central reason for this shortfall…