One of the most spectacular facts of the last two centuries of economic history is the exponential growth in GDP per capita in most of the world. Figure 1 shows the rise (and the difference) in living standards for five countries ...
Economics & Business
May 31, 2019
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A University of Illinois professor says people don't need to feel guilty about checking personal e-mail, chatting with co-workers or addressing other minor distractions throughout the work day.
Social Sciences
Feb 17, 2011
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When it comes to using a smartphone to make purchases in retail stores, Apple Pay has been getting most of the attention.
Business
Oct 8, 2015
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The median pay of Amazon employees in the U.S. was just over $35,000 last year, the company disclosed for the first time in its 2019 proxy statement Thursday.
Business
Apr 12, 2019
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If anyone can get us to use our smartphones as wallets, it's Apple. That's what experts think about the recent launch of Apple Pay, the first mobile wallet to work on an iPhone.
Business
Oct 30, 2014
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Sony's new Google TV device is better than its predecessors, but it still leaves a lot to be desired.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 7, 2012
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The economic downturn has US cable television companies shedding subscribers in record numbers and Americans increasingly "cutting the cord" in favor of cheaper online options, new research shows.
Telecom
Nov 28, 2010
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Workplace gender bias is being kept alive by people who think it's no longer an issue, new research suggests.
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2020
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The glass ceiling, that invisible barrier to advancement that women face at the top levels of the workplace, remains as intractable as ever and is a drag on the economy.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2018
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If you're looking for a low-cost alternative to pricey pay TV service, you've a got new option from AT&T.
Telecom
Dec 16, 2016
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