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Analysis shows no evidence greed benefits societies or organizations
For Kaitlin Takacs-Haynes, professor of management in the University of Delaware's Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, studying greed has been on her mind since having a conversation with a colleague during the ...
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Publisher's first sustainable impact report showcases positive impact on society and the environment
Taylor & Francis has announced the release of its first sustainable impact report, "Publishing with purpose", highlighting its commitment to sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing.
Economics & Business
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When retailers wait to reveal prices, shoppers fill in the blanks
Sometimes the price wasn't missing; its disclosure was just delayed. That's what Minzhe Xu, assistant professor of marketing in Iowa State University's Ivy College of Business, and his fellow researchers noticed when shopping ...
Economics & Business
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2026 global report shows retailers still falling short on sustainable chocolate
A global report into the chocolate industry has found that while some companies are improving their sustainability practices, many retailers are still failing to ensure transparent and accountable cocoa supply chains that ...
Economics & Business
May 10, 2026
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Communication gaps may hinder social innovation
New research from the Durham University Management and Marketing Department shows that misunderstandings between investors and founders are a major reason why social innovation ventures fail to grow. In many cases, they collapse ...
Economics & Business
May 9, 2026
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Why some Europeans face deadlier heat and cold: Inequality map reveals who is most at risk
Regions with greater socioeconomic inequalities are more affected by cold weather, whereas areas with higher levels of wealth and urbanization are at greater risk during heat waves and lower risk during cold spells. This ...
Social Sciences
May 8, 2026
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Tax cuts, access and quality of life shape startup-friendly smart cities
A research team has developed a quantitative policy evaluation framework for assessing how cities can attract startups while maintaining high living standards. In this study, the team evaluated the startup ecosystem in an ...
Economics & Business
May 7, 2026
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Why workplace change keeps failing: New framework says structure, not mindset, may be the real barrier
Why do organizations often return to old patterns even after leaders invest in culture change, training, and transformation programs? A conceptual analysis published in Frontiers in Psychology by researchers at Tokyo-based ...
Economics & Business
May 7, 2026
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Brexit did not just shake Britain—it sent financial shockwaves across Europe, research indicates
Brexit sent waves of financial volatility through European markets, reshaping how risk traveled between countries and exposing how tightly connected the continent's financial systems had become, according to new research ...
Economics & Business
May 7, 2026
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Construction sector adapts to global shocks faster than expected
Despite major global disruptions, new research published in the International Journal of Production Economics, shows Australia's construction sector has adapted faster than expected, driven by rapid adoption of digital tools ...
Economics & Business
May 7, 2026
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Properly crediting employees for their ideas is key to building a strong workplace culture, research finds
Making sure that employees are properly credited for their ideas can go a long way toward improving workplace culture, a University of Toronto Scarborough study has found.
Social Sciences
May 7, 2026
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Federal grant terminations disproportionately impact minority scientists, study finds
Researchers from University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science have found that recent federal grant terminations targeting research on health equity and gender identity ...
Social Sciences
May 6, 2026
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Diaspora distress: When geopolitical conflict follows immigrant workers into the office
Rostam does not sleep through the night anymore. At 2 a.m., when his phone buzzes, he's awake before the sound finishes. It might be his parents calling from Tehran, on a connection that is unreliable, sporadic and sometimes ...
Economics & Business
May 6, 2026
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Over 60% of developing countries face overlapping socioeconomic and water security challenges, scientists warn
Unsafe drinking water is not just a technical problem. It is a sign of deeper inequality, concludes a new investigation of the state of water quality in 138 countries by the United Nations University Institute for Water, ...
Social Sciences
May 6, 2026
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Feeling underqualified can help drive performance or toxic behavior—depending on one psychological factor
We've all been there: staring at a job description or a daunting new project and feeling a cold prickle of dread. You have the degree, maybe even the title, but looking at the task ahead, you feel like a total fraud. You're ...
Social Sciences
May 6, 2026
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New algorithm spreads volunteers more fairly across nonprofits, with 8% broader reach
To ensure more food reaches communities in need, a team of researchers collaborated with VolunteerMatch and Feeding America to enhance their algorithms, making volunteer distribution more efficient and equitable.
Social Sciences
May 5, 2026
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Red tape and regulations: A powerful weapon in a new economic reality
The global financial order has entered a new, shifting and disruptive era of nationalism and these changes lay bare the difference between the haves and have nots, according to a new study by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Economics & Business
May 5, 2026
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Board interpersonal diversity linked to lower tax avoidance
New research analyzing two decades of company data shows that board interpersonal diversity mitigates aggressive tax avoidance. The study concludes that diversity brings new perspectives and strengthens oversight, underscoring ...
Economics & Business
May 5, 2026
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Profit alone is a poor measure of success—study shows companies can look efficient while harming the planet
Companies celebrated for strong financial performance may actually be inefficient once their environmental impact is taken into account, according to research from the University of Surrey.
Economics & Business
May 5, 2026
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Heightened ICE enforcement harms U.S.-born workers, shrinks workforce, research suggests
Heightened immigration enforcement during the second Trump administration has not expanded job opportunities for U.S.-born workers and is associated with a reduction of employment for U.S.-born men with no more than a high ...
Economics & Business
May 5, 2026
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