When you order food through an app, how much do you know about where you're buying it from? It could be a restaurant on the local main street or one located in a warehouse in a faraway industrial park.
Economics & Business
Sep 30, 2026
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Few consumers realize that a property's poor energy rating can directly affect their ability to obtain a mortgage. In the future, flood and other climate-related risks will also play a greater role in lending decisions.
Economics & Business
Sep 30, 2026
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New research published in Economic Inquiry reveals that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft may reduce crime in some areas.
Social Sciences
Oct 7, 2026
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Research shows that crises do more than cause financial market volatility and falling share prices—they lead to markets becoming far more interconnected.
Economics & Business
Oct 23, 2026
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A teenager in Shanghai will wait in line for hours to get a Labubu doll. Meanwhile, a shopper in Ohio might drive across town to buy a robotic vacuum. Although buyers might call these products "cool," research shows they ...
Social Sciences
Oct 7, 2026
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Goods and services tax (GST) is priced into many everyday purchases, from groceries and clothing to restaurant meals and household bills. That means any change to the tax can affect how much households have left to spend.
Economics & Business
Oct 15, 2026
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Would you prefer to back a man or a woman pitching a business idea? A new study by the University of Portsmouth published in the British Journal of Management suggests that, when it comes to potential crowdfunding investors, ...
Social Sciences
Oct 19, 2026
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From social media feeds to sports broadcasts, gambling ads have become increasingly difficult to avoid. New CU Boulder research links gambling advertising to more gambling activity and more searches for help with problem ...
Social Sciences
Oct 20, 2026
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Whether they are driven by economic necessity or a desire for greater control over their careers, a growing number of workers are turning to online gig-work platforms to supplement their income with freelance projects like ...
Economics & Business
Oct 21, 2026
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Venture capital firms can help young businesses expand internationally by providing funding as well as market knowledge, expertise and access to professional networks, according to a research literature review published in ...
Economics & Business
Oct 23, 2026
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