economic growth
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…
Study at WVU Finds Consumers Prefer Karma Over Boycotts to Penalise Brands for Unethical Conduct
According to a marketing expert from West Virginia University, individuals who believe in karma are more likely to forgive corporations that engage in immoral behaviour…
Strengthening Shareholder Oversight: Insights from Corporate Governance Changes in Japan
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,…
Revolutionary Report Advocates Transition from Economic Expansion to Wellbeing Within Ecological Boundaries
A detailed new review by leading experts in sustainability science, recently published in The Lancet Planetary Health, challenges the traditional view that economic growth is…
16-Year Analysis of US-Canada Free Trade Agreement Shows Workers Unaffected by Increased Trade Freedom
In a contemporary study amidst ongoing and occasionally contentious discussions on U.S.-Canada trade policies, researchers analysed the enduring impacts of the 1989 Canada-U.S. Free Trade…
Large Companies, Significant Influence: The Role of Major Exporters in Trade Volatility
The study undertaken by researchers from the University of Surrey, in partnership with the Bank of France, sheds new light on the substantial role that…
Oversized Corporations Hinder Economic Progress
Recent studies indicate that the U.S. economy has been underperforming for the last two decades, with corporations investing a smaller portion of their profits into…
Recent research emphasises American public preference for eco-social initiatives above economic expansion
A recent study has shed light on increasing public support in the United States for eco-social policies addressing contemporary ecological and social crises. Conducted by…
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 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…
Sustainable Expansion: 30% of Global Regions Attain Economic Growth Coupled with Carbon Emission Reductions
“We discovered that 30 per cent of the regions for which data is available have completely separated carbon emissions from economic growth. This successful decoupling…