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The war for accounting talent can make corporate audits worse
The first quarter of the calendar year is not a great time to be an auditor at a public accounting firm. During this "busy season," auditors often work brutally long hours to examine financial statements destined for the ...
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Expansion of federally subsidized public housing may offer a path out of LA's homelessness crisis
A rapid and robust expansion of publicly funded housing could potentially reduce the number of people living in cars, RVs and tents in Los Angeles, according to a new USC analysis.
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A sustainable, circular economy could counter Trump's tariffs while strengthening international trade
In response to United States President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and his escalating hostile rhetoric, Canada and its allies must urgently explore new international trade strategies. ...
Economics & Business
20 hours ago
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Looks in hospitality: When appearance matters to employment
First impressions count but hospitality-tourism workplace experts warn that 'looks' should not be the main consideration when recruiting for face-to-face consumer jobs.
Social Sciences
21 hours ago
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Women entrepreneurs who take a scientific approach to decision-making find new markets, study suggests
New research co-authored by Bayes Business School suggests that women entrepreneurs who take a scientific approach to decision-making are more likely to find new uses and target markets for their product or service, making ...
Economics & Business
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The science of shopping: Neuroeconomist explains what happens in the brain when we buy
'Tis the season for spending for many. An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, according to the National Retailer Federation. On Black Friday alone, consumers spent a record $33.6 billion.
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2024
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Data-driven study finds gender inequality in academic publishing
Editors of academic journals hold an influential position in their field. They have decision-making power over which authors and papers get published, set journal policy, and help shape the trajectory of their discipline. ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2024
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How CEO pay and analyst feedback influence innovation
West Virginia University research shows the stock market shapes chief executive officers' commitments to innovation through mechanisms that range from CEO pay packages to feedback from financial analysts.
Economics & Business
Dec 12, 2024
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Should mental health screening be part of lawyer licensing?
A new report from Stanford Law School's Rhode Center investigates how states screen bar applicants for mental health conditions—and finds a profession in transition.
Economics & Business
Dec 12, 2024
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Christmas adverts: decoding the trusted formula used to pull on consumers' heart strings
This Christmas, major UK brands are spending over £10 billion on advertising. And to justify the big spend, they are using sophisticated emotional marketing strategies to capture attention and boost sales.
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2024
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'Is this all there is?' Retirement can be a painful transition if we don't adjust our thinking
The age at which Australians can receive the pension has risen to 67, meaning many of us are working longer. But the length of time we are expected to spend retired has also risen, because we are living longer.
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2024
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What does the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO reveal about public distrust in corporate leadership?
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked widespread frustration with the health insurance industry, highlighting the challenges CEOs face balancing public accountability with corporate responsibilities.
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2024
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Q&A: How do companies grow? Economics study shows surprising findings on growth strategies
Firm growth drives job creation and allocation of resources. The importance of particular modes of growth, their inter-relationships, and their relation to future performance is vital for understanding how firms and industries ...
Economics & Business
Dec 12, 2024
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Consumers report impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on their food supply
Nearly 21% of households in states heavily affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton report sometimes or often not having enough to eat within the first seven days of the storms' impact, according to the November 2024 Consumer ...
Economics & Business
Dec 12, 2024
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Research reveals barriers to gender equal parental leave in Australia
A new study from the Monash Business School has found that fathers and partners still struggle to take up paid parental leave, despite legal changes that were designed to clear the way.
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2024
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Russian gas: What Austria and Europe have learned from their dependence
Russia's Gazprom stopped supplying Austria's OMV last month, prompting a number of headlines. However, there was no major panic this time. It was a completely different story almost three years earlier: when Russian troops ...
Economics & Business
Dec 11, 2024
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Data analysis suggests temperament and economic preferences guide career choices
A doctoral dissertation to be defended at the Oulu Business School at the University of Oulu reveals that the temperament traits of those who become leaders include curiosity, impulsiveness, energetic, and self-confidence. ...
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2024
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Study investigates socioeconomic impacts of less extreme, but more frequent weather events
Not just hurricanes and droughts: less extreme but more frequent weather events, such as thunderstorms, can have significant and lasting economic impacts, with effects that vary across different socio-economic groups. This ...
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2024
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Tax audits can significantly boost compliance, but only if designed well
Businesses in Rwanda whose tax affairs were audited paid on average an additional $17,246 in taxes over the three years following the audit, a recent study shows.
Economics & Business
Dec 11, 2024
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Research offers strategies to counter counterfeit luxury goods
In luxury, if you know, you know. Connoisseurs of high-end fashion and luxury goods may feel confident in their ability to spot a knockoff or discern the fine details of a genuine article. But does that self-assured knowledge ...
Economics & Business
Dec 11, 2024
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