In a radio discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, a journalist asked me which year these schemes started in the UK. I felt thrown by the question. It assumed that the broad array of initiatives ...
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How will artificial intelligence affect the distribution of income and wealth this century? After falling through much of the 20th century, income inequality, measured as the fraction of income going to the richest 1% of ...
It happens all the time. You're in a meeting, brainstorming with your team to uncover the next big idea. As the discussion unfolds, one of the standout ideas is yours—or so you thought. Suddenly, you realize a colleague ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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Many companies are operating under the false assumption that diversifying their product lines will automatically lead to cost savings, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This misconception could be costing ...
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2025
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The United States and Canada have been fighting about milk for years, but new Cornell research suggests recent Canadian trade concessions removed some barriers to U.S. dairy exports.
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2025
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Is America currently in a housing crisis? Sherri Lawson Clark says individuals at all economic levels—from homeless populations to middle-income homeowners are struggling with affordability.
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2025
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A unique analysis of district-level data reveals why inequality is so destructive to the home consumption welfare of people living below the poverty line, especially during times of significant economic decline, such as the ...
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2025
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Women with foreign accents, particularly Russian speakers, are perceived as less employable, according to a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) published in the Australian Journal of Linguistics.
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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Do you ever find yourself taking a sneaky few minutes out of your work day to play a game on your phone?
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2025
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is the latest in a succession of extreme rainfall events to wreak havoc on coastal communities in New South Wales and Queensland.
Economics & Business
Mar 11, 2025
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