Europeans make love but not babies, says demography expert
As Europe's population ages, understanding the causes of declining birth rates becomes more important.
Social Sciences
Jul 29, 2023
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Women from privileged backgrounds pursue prestigious professions over lucrative ones, finds study
Women from elite backgrounds are much less likely than men to end up in the most economically rewarding jobs, but they are no less likely to hold prestigious jobs that are respected in society.
Social Sciences
Dec 14, 2023
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Earnings show less for left-handed, says study
Much has been thrown at left-handed people—they are quick to anger, quickly scared and, with the exception of heads of state, are more or less life's losers. Much too has been bestowed upon left-handed people—they are ...
African-Americans with 'elite' college degrees have little advantage in job market
Does having a college degree from a highly selective school make a difference in getting a well-paid job? Not if you're African-American, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Social Sciences
Mar 9, 2015
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AI, robotics, automation: The fourth industrial revolution is here
For Chinese guests at Marriott International hotels, the check-in process will soon get easier. The hotel giant announced last summer that it's developing facial recognition systems that will allow guests to check in at a ...
Robotics
Dec 28, 2018
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Researchers map global economy in collaboration with LinkedIn
A small team of researchers at Indiana University has created the first global map of labor flow in collaboration with the world's largest professional social network, LinkedIn. The work is reported in the journal Nature ...
Economics & Business
Aug 2, 2019
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Moving American business operations from China to Mexico strengthens all of North America, says report
American businesses moving operations out of China and into Mexico would be economically beneficial for all of North America, according to a new report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Economics & Business
Mar 24, 2023
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New skills are the high road to higher salaries, study finds
A new study by Jeroma Adda (Department of Economics) finds that the acquisition of skills is the main contributor to higher salaries for workers, with the magnitude of the effect differing according to the type of skill and ...
Economics & Business
Aug 3, 2022
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Stereotypes about senior employees can lead to premature retirements
Unproductive, inflexible, and less motivated... these are some of the most common stereotypes heard about senior employees. Even though the stereotypes are usually unfounded, they nevertheless influence how senior employees ...
Social Sciences
Mar 29, 2023
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The 'great resignation' is a trend that began before the pandemic, and bosses need to get used to it
Finding good employees has always been a challenge—but these days it's harder than ever. And it is unlikely to improve anytime soon.
Economics & Business
Nov 16, 2021
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