In a 1930 essay, British economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that in 100 years time, technological advances would have displaced so much human labor that people would be working 15-hour weeks—if they worked at all.
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A study on the future of Australia's housing market has revealed that even well-intended housing market interventions could significantly worsen housing affordability and homelessness in the country due to the impacts of ...
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May 15, 2026
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As the U.S. economy becomes more consolidated, the strategic decisions of senior leaders at leading companies carry ever-greater weight. A lot is riding on how these companies are run, yet in most cases, their day-to-day ...
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Apr 24, 2026
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The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)—particularly in "hidden" everyday applications—is creating a new and distinct form of digital inequality. This is the warning of communication researcher Professor Sai ...
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May 1, 2026
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We've all been there: staring at a job description or a daunting new project and feeling a cold prickle of dread. You have the degree, maybe even the title, but looking at the task ahead, you feel like a total fraud. You're ...
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May 6, 2026
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The world is undergoing a fundamental change to how money works, and New Zealand should choose its response wisely, an Otago researcher cautions. New University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research co-authored by Dr. Murat ...
Economics & Business
Apr 23, 2026
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Regions with greater socioeconomic inequalities are more affected by cold weather, whereas areas with higher levels of wealth and urbanization are at greater risk during heat waves and lower risk during cold spells. This ...
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May 8, 2026
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A research team has developed a quantitative policy evaluation framework for assessing how cities can attract startups while maintaining high living standards. In this study, the team evaluated the startup ecosystem in an ...
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May 7, 2026
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New research from UNSW Business School finds that selling a home at auction carries more financial risk than most sellers realize. The auction is one of the most visible rituals in Australian property. Bidders gather onsite, ...
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May 14, 2026
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Music streaming platforms such as Spotify hold tremendous power over whether fans listen to a musical artist, while social media boycotts have less impact, according to a new Cornell study. Jura Liaukonyte, professor at the ...
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