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AI can boost economic growth, but it needs to be managed incredibly carefully
The UK government's efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into public services and stimulate economic growth represents a pivotal step in the roll out of the technology in this country.
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Survey reveals Russian views on government spending amid war context
History shows that in times of war, it is easier for a government to implement lasting political changes, such as restructuring the welfare state. This is partly due to the so-called rally-round-the-flag effect: In crisis ...
Economics & Business
Feb 7, 2025
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A new perspective on well-being—consumer agency in immersive service
Consumers frequently experience immersive service in health care (e.g., hospital stays, residential care), education (e.g., school/university attendance) or hospitality (e.g., air travel, resorts) among others. Such immersive ...
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2025
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Consumer awareness boosts demand for low-methane beef, study reveals
Cattle produce more methane than any other livestock. Methane, a greenhouse gas, traps heat, which warms the Earth. It is far more powerful than its more common counterpart, carbon dioxide.
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Feb 7, 2025
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How neighborhood perception affects housing rents: A novel analytical approach
Housing rents usually correlate with factors such as the building's age, facilities, and location. Yet not all rentals with similar physical factors charge the same rent. Psychological factors such as the subjective perceptions ...
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2025
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Do investment tax breaks work? A new study finds the evidence is 'mixed at best'
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released a discussion paper this week on investment tax breaks. The study looks at whether tax incentives, such as instant asset write-offs for utes, boost business investment.
Economics & Business
Feb 7, 2025
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Research uses AI to showcase the role of pivots in startup performance
For startups, a pivot is challenging and risk-driven, and the big question is not "whether to pivot?" but how to identify those pivots that will create a meaningful difference in performance. Consider the origin of X/Twitter: ...
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Feb 7, 2025
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Study finds women less likely to go to work sick
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found practices put in place to reduce employees presenting to work sick were more likely to be observed by women than men.
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2025
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The Eagles and Chiefs have already made Philadelphia and Kansas City economic winners
If you live in the Philadelphia or Kansas City metro areas, congratulations: The fact that your city made it to the Super Bowl translates to about $200 extra in your pocket.
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Feb 6, 2025
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New report exposes hidden child labor in Bangladesh's garment factories, urging action
A new report from the University of Nottingham's Rights Lab and GoodWeave International highlights the risk of modern slavery and child labor in Bangladesh's garment supply chains.
Economics & Business
Feb 6, 2025
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We know how hard it is for young people to buy a home—so how are some still doing it anyway?
For young Australians, breaking into the housing market feels tougher than ever. Many now fear they'll never be able to own a home.
Economics & Business
Feb 6, 2025
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AI-driven subscription models reshape retail landscape, new study finds
Retailers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence and subscription-based models to enhance customer loyalty and drive growth, according to a new study from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
Economics & Business
Feb 6, 2025
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Internal disclosure laws save taxpayer money while increasing job creation
In 2019, Kansas and Missouri called a truce in a subsidies war. After competing to lure businesses to their respective sides of Kansas City, they found they'd collectively spent $350 million over 10 years to net a paltry ...
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Feb 6, 2025
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Luxury goods marketing: 'Progress-focused' language outshines 'sustainable' terms
Marketers promoting circular luxury products should discard words like "recycled," "sustainable" and even "eco-friendly," say QUT researchers, who found consumers prefer a combination of "sustainable" and "progress-focused" ...
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Feb 6, 2025
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Overqualified workers find better family balance with flexible work conditions
A study at The University of Western Australia has found that if an employee who has more skills or knowledge than a job requires is given favorable work conditions, they are more likely to have a balanced family life, according ...
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Feb 6, 2025
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Income inequality's link to health and education disparities could drive support for economic reform
New research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that when people understand how income inequality creates disparities in health care and education access, they become more likely to support policies ...
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Feb 6, 2025
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Study: Hybrid job training increases women's participation in Nepal
Globally, women's workforce participation is about 25% lower than men's, often due to barriers such as domestic responsibilities and cultural norms. Vocational training can increase employment opportunities, but women may ...
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Feb 6, 2025
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Could a sovereign wealth fund in the US save TikTok?
President Donald Trump signed an executive action on Monday that looks to establish a sovereign wealth fund in the United States, an unorthodox move for a country with towering national debt, says Ruth V. Aguilera, a Northeastern ...
Economics & Business
Feb 5, 2025
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How to outwit gambling adverts by 'inoculating' people against them
In a world awash with enticing promises of quick riches and thrilling wins, gambling advertisements have practically become inescapable. These meticulously crafted promotions aim to tap into the hearts and minds of consumers, ...
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Feb 5, 2025
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Opinion: USAID shutdown isn't just a humanitarian issue—it's a threat to American interests
The website for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the world's biggest aid donor, has gone dark.
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Feb 5, 2025
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