A missed birthday. A forgotten anniversary. A milestone that goes unnoticed. These small slights from a manager may seem like no big deal, but new research from Wharton reveals that even the mildest of mistreatment at work ...
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2026
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Does living in an unequal society make people unhappy? Not necessarily, reveals the largest study ever conducted on the subject. Nicolas Sommet, a social psychologist and research manager at the LIVES Centre at the University ...
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2026
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When people talk about improving financial literacy, the conversation often focuses on teaching practical skills: how to budget, how to save, how to avoid debt. These lessons feel concrete and actionable. But recent research ...
Economics & Business
Jan 12, 2026
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In a world facing rising economic uncertainty and instability, look to cross-border investment activity for solid clues about what's next for economic growth and foreign exchange rates.
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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It's no secret that Uncle Sam has been living beyond his means. During the past 25 years, U.S. national debt as a percentage of gross domestic product has almost tripled to 98%, according to the Congressional Budget Office. ...
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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Which feels further back in time: the year 2016, or 10 years ago? And which feels closer: 2036, or 10 years from now?
Economics & Business
Jan 14, 2026
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Have you ever felt delighted (perhaps secretly) when something went wrong for someone else? We may not openly admit it, but many of us have probably felt this way—sometimes intentionally, sometimes unconsciously.
Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2026
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Happiness and well-being depend on how much volition, choice and control people feel they have over their life—their sense of autonomy. Researchers have acknowledged this connection, but there's been disagreement about ...
Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2026
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Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for this cohort to find entry-level jobs.
Economics & Business
Jan 13, 2026
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New research finds companies investing heavily in new technologies despite low returns are often the ones driving tomorrow's economic progress.
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2026
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