Using detailed surveys and machine learning computation, new research co-authored at UC Berkeley's Center for Effective Global Action finds that eradicating extreme poverty would be surprisingly affordable.
Economics & Business
Feb 4, 2026
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A new report has set out how the U.K. might respond to major disruptions to food supplies triggered by events such as war, extreme weather, or cyberattacks, and what can be done now to prevent such disruptions from escalating ...
Economics & Business
Feb 4, 2026
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In the modern world of work, the "ideal worker" is a dominant yet dangerous concept that can dictate workplace norms and expectations. This archetype describes an employee who is boundlessly productive, constantly available ...
Economics & Business
Feb 3, 2026
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In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US $5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, which sank by nearly 10% after hitting a record high only the day before.
Economics & Business
Feb 3, 2026
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Before the opening bell ever rings on a company's initial public offerings, some of the executives may already be sitting on a quiet windfall.
Economics & Business
Feb 3, 2026
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California's most devastating wildfire—the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 and destroyed nearly 19,000 structures—forced nearly half of all residents living within designated fire perimeters to relocate within a year.
Social Sciences
Feb 3, 2026
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City council public comment periods may focus on local issues, such as housing and public services. But new research from the University of Michigan shows they also serve as powerful forums for expressing broader societal ...
Economics & Business
Feb 3, 2026
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A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal challenges long-standing assumptions about managerial specialization by examining when organizations perform better by having leaders collectively pursue multiple ...
Economics & Business
Feb 3, 2026
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Financial abuse is a common and often hidden type of abuse within family and domestic violence, characterized by behaviors that control, restrict, or hide money and financial information, frequently involving a person's bank ...
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2026
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In Bangladesh, programs targeting ultra-poor, rural households can help families escape extreme poverty. However, the programs may have the unintended consequence of reinforcing gender gaps, a new study from the University ...
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2026
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