Large Tax Break Deals Sparked Innovation in Communities

30 August 2026

When cities, counties or states offer large tax breaks to attract factories, corporate headquarters and other major facilities, the economic benefits may extend beyond the…

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How inward foreign direct investment shapes patterns of new venture creation

20 January 2026

Inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) is widely regarded as an essential driver of local economic development, particularly through its potential to stimulate entrepreneurial activity. Existing…

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Paying for a warming world: climate change and lost income

29 December 2025

For many years, economists have mainly treated climate change as a future problem, focusing on how it might affect incomes and growth decades from now.…

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Environmental justice and economic divides: a shared challenge

3 September 2025

Governments across the globe are increasingly confronted with two pressing challenges: environmental degradation and the persistence of economic inequality. While each has long been the…

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Between Diffusion and Bottlenecks: Modelling the French Labour Market through Statistical Physics

28 May 2025

How long have you been doing your current job? Have you ever wondered whether it might be time for a change—perhaps even a bold leap…

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Machine Learning Algorithm Enhances Property Valuation, Benefits Market

28 March 2025

Housing often forms a substantial component of household wealth. Despite its critical importance, accurately measuring property value has historically posed significant challenges. Recent research highlights…

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Study Reveals Chinese Contractors Encounter Increased Challenges in Democratic Nations under Belt and Road Initiative

9 March 2025

Chinese construction and engineering contractors engaged in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are confronting substantial challenges in democratic countries, as revealed by recent research.…

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Uniform Wealth Distribution Negatively Impacts the Climate

5 March 2025

The United Nations and several Nobel Prize winners have suggested that political and economic inequality contributes significantly to high carbon emissions. They argue that societies…

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Improving Poverty Mapping: A New Machine-Learning Method for More Efficient Aid Distribution

28 February 2025

Researchers from Cornell University have pioneered a new machine-learning method for mapping poverty. This method could significantly enhance the ability of policymakers and non-governmental organisations…

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Increasing Salaries Propel Advances in Automation Tech

26 February 2025

Is increasing wage pressure a catalyst for automation? Economic theory posits that it is. As wages rise, innovation in automation technology gains momentum, driven by…

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Strengthening Shareholder Oversight: Insights from Corporate Governance Changes in Japan

21 February 2025

Shareholders play a vital role in corporate governance by casting votes on crucial decisions within the companies they invest in. To enhance transparency and accountability,…

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The Fridge as a Symbol of Improved Living

24 November 2024

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…

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