Small loans can help people establish and expand their small businesses. A field study in Ghana has now revealed that men ask for and receive more money from microcredit companies than women. However, if women are better ...
Social Sciences
Apr 3, 2024
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Short-term pain for long-term gain: That might be one way to describe the results of new research from the Alberta School of Business on the impact of diversity and inclusion (D&I) practices on business firms.
Economics & Business
Apr 11, 2024
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The population on the African continent will have nearly doubled by 2050, according to UN projections. About 800 million more young Africans will enter the job market by then. Combine this forecast with the high youth unemployment ...
Social Sciences
Mar 25, 2024
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A recent study published in the Strategic Management Journal cautions startups against prioritizing early scaling, as it's positively associated with a higher rate of firm failure—especially for platform companies. Although ...
Economics & Business
Apr 16, 2024
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New research has given insight into the resilience and recovery of businesses in two South Australian regions following a major bushfire event and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Economics & Business
Apr 15, 2024
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Indigenous businesses generate about A$16 billion a year in revenue and employ more than 116,000 people—almost as many as the massive Coles retail group.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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