Which Companies Are Most Capable—and What Others Must Prioritise First

17 July 2026

Understanding how companies develop managerial skills, adopt technology and build innovation capacity can help explain why some outperform others and how less advanced firms can…

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Rethinking Financial Education for the Digital Age

10 July 2026

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…

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Shaping Climate Adaptation Economics in a Warming World

7 July 2026

Climate change is no longer viewed solely as a future environmental threat. Rising temperatures, more frequent heatwaves, floods, severe storms and sea-level rise are already…

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Why Plant-Based Proteins Aren’t Filling Shopping Carts: Findings from SFU

9 June 2026

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…

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New Study Reveals Political and Global Drivers Behind EV Transition in Brazil and Mexico

5 June 2026

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…

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What Retail Purchasing Patterns Reveal About Menstrual Pain and Period Poverty in England

1 June 2026

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.…

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AI uptake skewed toward the affluent, study highlights growing inequality risks

7 May 2026

The rapid spread of artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly as it becomes embedded in everyday tools and services—is giving rise to a new and distinct form of…

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Delays Persist in Financial Justice for Older Americans and Veterans

19 April 2026

When a bank wrongly charges fees, a debt collector pursues someone over a disputed bill, or a mortgage servicer misapplies payments, Americans do have a…

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Framework Sheds Light on Small Business Exposure to Supply Chain Risks

15 April 2026

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are widely recognised as the backbone of developing economies, driving employment, innovation, and local growth. Despite their importance, they remain…

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Economic Momentum Shifts from Age to Skills

13 April 2026

Drawing on detailed data from 336 cities between 2000 and 2020, the research shows that China’s long-standing demographic advantage—once powered by a large working-age population—has…

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Partner or Problem? Rethinking the Consequences of IMF Reforms

12 March 2026

Loans from the International Monetary Fund are often designed to help developing countries stabilise their economies and address financial crises. However, such assistance typically comes…

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Learning Before Leading: The Danger of Premature Strategy Statements from New CEOs

29 January 2026

When a new chief executive takes charge of a company, uncertainty quickly spreads through the financial markets. Among the most attentive observers are financial analysts,…

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