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How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth
The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact recently renewed global commitments to sustainable and equitable urban food systems. The pact has been signed by 330 cities around the world that have pledged to improve food production and ...
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Shrinkflation: Smaller products hurt some households more than others—and can be bad for business
UK inflation may be easing, but many households still find their weekly shop getting more expensive. One key reason is something not captured in headline prices: shrinkflation, where manufacturers reduce pack sizes without ...
Economics & Business
22 hours ago
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Exploring the multifaceted effects of inward foreign direct investment on new venture creation
Inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) is known to be a significant driver of local economic development, especially in fostering entrepreneurship. Current studies have conducted in-depth investigations into the impact of ...
Economics & Business
Jan 16, 2026
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Global power struggles over the ocean's finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade, and support millions of jobs and the diets of billions of people. As global competition intensifies and climate change ...
Economics & Business
Jan 16, 2026
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When employees feel slighted, they work less, research reveals
A missed birthday. A forgotten anniversary. A milestone that goes unnoticed. These small slights from a manager may seem like no big deal, but new research from Wharton reveals that even the mildest of mistreatment at work ...
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2026
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Study: Cross-border merger and acquisition activity predicts changes in economic growth, foreign exchange returns
In a world facing rising economic uncertainty and instability, look to cross-border investment activity for solid clues about what's next for economic growth and foreign exchange rates.
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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History offers warning on dollar and deficits
It's no secret that Uncle Sam has been living beyond his means. During the past 25 years, U.S. national debt as a percentage of gross domestic product has almost tripled to 98%, according to the Congressional Budget Office. ...
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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Graduate pay premium is two thirds lower for young women than previously thought
Labor market returns for female graduates have been historically overestimated using tax data, as much of the documented graduate pay premium is the result of female graduates working longer hours, not higher hourly wages, ...
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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Talent spark: How inventors fire up startup ecosystems
When inventors move to a U.S. county, the number of successful startups, especially those valued at $1 billion or more, goes up, as inventors become founders, employees and magnets for venture capital investment. But the ...
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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Why the burden of leadership is really about managing relationships
Management is often painted as a discipline of strategy, efficiency and resource allocation. Leadership, in this view, is largely about positioning people effectively—much like moving pieces on a chessboard—and success ...
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2026
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Governments are rushing to embrace AI: Should they think twice?
Governments across the world want AI to do more of the heavy lifting when it comes to public services. The plan is apparently to make things much more efficient, as algorithms quietly handle a country's day-to-day admin.
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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Why 'inefficient' AI spending may power future growth
New research finds companies investing heavily in new technologies despite low returns are often the ones driving tomorrow's economic progress.
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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How greenwashing creates 'false stability' for companies
Companies engaging in 'greenwashing' to appear more favorable to investors, don't achieve durable financial stability in the long term, according to a new Murdoch University study.
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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Reporting workplace sexual harassment 'not worth it,' say victims
Despite recent legal reforms and increased emphasis on upholding workplace conduct policies, most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it.
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2026
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Rural coworking spaces thrive on community ties and mixed funding models
Coworking spaces have emerged as an alternative to traditional workplaces. Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of remote working, these spaces are becoming increasingly common in cities, as well as in rural areas, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 14, 2026
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LGBTQ+ Aussies face work participation inequalities, finds study
A Monash University study has found significant disparities in employment and work participation among LGBTQ+ Australians, highlighting ongoing structural inequalities in the labor market.
Social Sciences
Jan 14, 2026
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An innovative new tool draws on emojis to improve consumer sentiment analysis
In today's hyperconnected world, social media has become a critical channel for businesses to understand consumers. While social listening tools are widely used, they often fall short, providing only a superficial understanding ...
Economics & Business
Jan 14, 2026
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To show LGBTQ+ support, experts say look beyond pride month
Incorporating a rainbow flag into a company's website logo during Pride Month seems less meaningful to LGBTQ+ employees and customers than gestures of solidarity at other times of the year, new Cornell research finds.
Social Sciences
Jan 14, 2026
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Overly involved parents may hold their kids back professionally
A recent study of more than 2,000 early-career adults found that young people whose parents were still very closely involved in their lives tended to have occupations with less "prestige" than young people whose parents were ...
Social Sciences
Jan 14, 2026
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Time warp: How marketers express time can affect what consumers buy
Which feels further back in time: the year 2016, or 10 years ago? And which feels closer: 2036, or 10 years from now?
Economics & Business
Jan 14, 2026
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