Australia on the cusp of a disability benefit blowout?
Economists at the University of Melbourne have warned Australia is just one economic downturn away from a disability benefit blowout.
Economics & Business
Sep 2, 2013
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Ladies and gentlemen, stop your engines: Americans driving less
Miles driven by U.S. motorists in light-duty vehicles are down about 5 percent since its peak in 2006, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 25, 2013
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Free market is best way to combat climate change, study suggests
The best way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change is through the use of market forces, according to a new study.
Environment
Jul 15, 2013
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Has motorization in the US reached its peak?
(Phys.org) —Fewer light vehicles are on America's roads today than five years ago, thanks possibly to increases in telecommuting and public transportation, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 20, 2013
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Study finds implementing new ways of charitable giving could see donations triple
(Phys.org) —Charities could benefit from an additional £40 million per year if a new intervention designed to automatically enroll donors to a scheme that increases their donations by three per cent a year is implemented. ...
Economics & Business
May 29, 2013
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India's startups lacking guardian 'angels'
It is seen as a land of entrepreneurs, economic growth and huge business potential, but India appears to be failing its promising startup companies which are struggling to find investors.
Business
May 8, 2013
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EU lawmakers face close vote on pollution credit freeze
Controversial plans to revive the EU's faltering carbon cap-and-trade system so as to cut greenhouse gas emissions face a tough test in the European Parliament on Tuesday.
Environment
Apr 16, 2013
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EU states urge lawmakers to back pollution credit plans
Six EU states, including powerhouse Germany, called on European lawmakers Friday to back efforts to revive a faltering market in pollution credits so as to bolster the bloc's fight against global warming.
Environment
Apr 12, 2013
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Researcher examines inconsistent lending practices
Research published in the European Economic Review finds that lenders' profits improve at an increasing rate with more intense screening of prospective borrowers; however, somewhat paradoxically, lenders experiencing a greater ...
Economics & Business
Feb 27, 2013
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GDP predicts auto sales worldwide
Personal income, interest rates and the price of gas all influence auto sales, but a country's gross domestic product alone is a good indicator of new sales, says a researcher at the University of Michigan Transportation ...
Economics & Business
Feb 20, 2013
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