Going pro early may be a no-brainer for exceptional, young basketball stars like former Duke freshman and 2019 NBA draft first-pick Zion Williamson. But a study in the "International Journal of Sport Finance" proposes a new ...
Economics & Business
Dec 5, 2019
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If we want to tackle climate change and protect our future on the Earth, societies will need to adopt a degrowth model, in which we consume less, and use fewer materials and resources. Given how reliant we are on the growth ...
Environment
Dec 4, 2019
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Many policymakers and scholars believe offering paid leave to families would be a game changer for U.S. moms and families, leading to increased equity in labor markets and helping eliminate the "mommy gap" in pay.
Social Sciences
Oct 28, 2019
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Artificial intelligence has replaced many skills in recent years – including the skills needed to do some human jobs.
Economics & Business
Oct 24, 2019
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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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On the surface, the well-being of the American worker seems rosy.
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2019
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Why does a 55-year-old worker earn on average around 40 percent more than a 25-year-old? Is there a link between average wage growth and rising wage inequality? Many answers to these fundamental questions have so far remained ...
Economics & Business
Jul 11, 2019
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A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois expert who studies labor economics says the minimum wage is an effective tool to increase the incomes of older workers who are at or near retirement and—contrary to the ...
Economics & Business
Jul 10, 2019
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As the journalism industry rapidly evolves, what are professors in the field telling students about their job prospects?
Social Sciences
Jun 28, 2019
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Recent research finds the internet is giving both employers and job seekers access to more information, but has not made the hiring process more meritocratic. Instead, lower-wage jobs have become "black holes," with intense ...
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2019
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