Anyone who has ever damaged a friendship over a supposedly friendly game of Monopoly knows the allure of board games.
Economics & Business
Sep 16, 2026
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The funniest post you saw this week may not have come from a friend; it may have come from a brand. Whether it is Kohl's, Wendy's, or Netflix, brands are behaving more like internet users than traditional advertisers.
Social Sciences
Oct 5, 2026
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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't yet causing widespread job losses in Australia. But with some high-profile business leaders still predicting a looming unemployment "crisis," it's little wonder many people fear AI is coming ...
Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2026
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The University of York's Cost of Living Research Group has examined modern living standards across the city and revealed the extent of hidden pockets of poverty and inequality in one of the North's most affluent cities.
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2026
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In 2016, when Amazon workers began organizing at a warehouse in Chester, Virginia, the company tracked where employees gathered, posted anti-union messaging in bathroom stalls and held town halls to discourage them. The National ...
Economics & Business
Sep 9, 2026
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Imagine a manager sends a thoughtful message to one of her hard-working employees after a particularly exhausting week in the office. The message communicates personal warmth, but when the recipient discovers it was generated ...
Social Sciences
Sep 10, 2026
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The way a product is labeled can change how consumers think about it. "No added sugar" or "99% fat-free" can make food sound healthier than it really is.
Social Sciences
Sep 15, 2026
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Investment advice is only a scroll away. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests social media may leave some investors feeling more knowledgeable than they actually are.
Economics & Business
Sep 28, 2026
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Why does the expansion of wind energy sometimes meet with local resistance, even though renewable energy generally enjoys broad support? RIFS researcher Jörg Radtke used a representative survey of 6,284 people in North Rhine-Westphalia ...
Economics & Business
Oct 5, 2026
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The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) has been in effect since Aug. 12, 2026. Under this regulation, beginning in January 2030, the food service industry may no longer buy food or toiletries packaged in single-use plastic—for ...
Economics & Business
Sep 17, 2026
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