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Conceptualizing psychological contract theory in the context of digital labor platforms, app workers, gig economy

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Psychological contracts are the beliefs, perceptions, and informal obligations between an employer and an employee. Such contracts have long been conceived of as targeting a person, but with the emergence of algorithmic-enabled forms of employment […]

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Comparing economic inequality between the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty

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A trio of researchers from Bocconi University, in Italy, the University of Cambridge, in the U.K., and Stanford University, in the U.S., has found that there was more economic inequality under the Han Dynasty than […]

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Millennials report lower financial well-being than Gen X and boomer counterparts

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Generations are already seen as unique in terms of values and beliefs. These differences may stretch into the realm of finance, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.This post was originally published […]

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Bold packaging colors impact consumer behavior: Study reveals surprising effects on product use

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Brightly colored packaging does more than attract attention on store shelves. A new study in the Journal of Marketing reveals that highly saturated colors on product packaging significantly influence consumer perceptions of potency and efficacy, […]

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Can individual billing reduce water waste?

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Water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource worldwide, and the question of water management is becoming an ever more pressing issue in Sweden as well. Despite this, water is often priced in a way that […]

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Analyzing potential of delivery services to increase food access in Detroit could prompt similar initiatives elsewhere

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New research from the University of Michigan points to potential ways to leverage grocery delivery services to improve food access in Detroit, where 32% of residents live a mile or farther from a full-service grocery […]

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Understanding consumer dynamics in community-supported agriculture

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Conventional food production and distribution systems degrade the environment due to several aspects, like overuse of fertilizers and high greenhouse gas emissions. This necessitates a shift toward low environmental impact, sustainable food systems like community-supported […]

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Pets make more persuasive social media influencers than people, study shows

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Our four-legged friends are increasingly popular on social media, with some becoming influencers with millions of followers.This post was originally published on this site

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Demand-centric labor-intensive industries may help our shrinking middle class

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Indonesia’s current account deficit pressures the middle class, forcing them to use their savings. The rupiah’s volatility has increased import costs, reducing household expenditure. Additionally, 81,290 layoffs between 2024 and 2025 and a significant decrease […]

Economy

Cities that want to attract business should focus less on financial incentives and more on making people feel safe

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To attract business investment, American cities and states offer companies billions of dollars in incentives, such as tax credits. As the theory goes, when governments create a business-friendly environment, it encourages investment, leading to job […]

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  • Linking pay to performance boosts AI use in decision-making

    Artificial intelligence has improved by leaps and bounds over the last few decades and has changed the way many people, including corporate managers, conduct business.This post was originally published on this site
  • First national stocktake of Australia’s food system reveals hidden costs and big opportunities

    CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has completed the first-ever national stocktake of our $800 billion food system, which feeds around 100 million people—including 27 million Australians—with food produced by 100,000 farmers.This post was originally published [...]
  • Rewiring corporate accounting in Vietnam

    Enterprise resource planning systems could transform management accounting for publicly listed firms, according to research published in the International Journal of Economics and Business Research. The focus of the work is on Ho Chi Minh [...]

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  • Tech can empower home care workers, not just surveil them
  • Cheaper food or a compromise on standards? Why the UK’s trade deal with the US is sounding alarm bells
  • Linking pay to performance boosts AI use in decision-making
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