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‘We got lazy and complacent’: Swedish pensioners explain how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country

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For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. Yet over the past two decades, it has transformed into what journalist and author Andreas Cervenka calls […]

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American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

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President Donald Trump appears to have upended an 85-year relationship between American farmers and the United States’ global exercise of power. But that link has been fraying since the end of the Cold War, and […]

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Gender quotas for public company boards spur rise in women CEOs, study finds

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Statutory gender quotas on the boards of public companies increase the number of women CEOs in private firms, research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) suggests.This post was originally published on this site

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White paper released on Credit for Prior Learning as a catalyst for internal mobility and retention

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University of Phoenix announced the publication of a new white paper, “Untapped Potential: How Credit for Prior Learning Can Redefine Employer Outlook on Professional Development,” by Devin Andrews, MBA, M.Ed., Vice President of Admissions and […]

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A new bill could give Californians money for science they fund

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On Jan. 15, California lawmakers unveiled a $23 billion science research bond aimed at offsetting recent federal funding losses—and, in a break from past efforts, tying public investment in university research to lower drug prices […]

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German study examines why women are less likely to hold leadership positions in logistics

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The logistics industry is one of Germany’s key economic sectors—yet women remain significantly underrepresented in its leadership ranks. To explore the reasons behind this imbalance, Prof. Dr. Fridtjof Langenhan and Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender, together […]

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How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth

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The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact recently renewed global commitments to sustainable and equitable urban food systems. The pact has been signed by 330 cities around the world that have pledged to improve food production […]

Economy

Shrinkflation: Smaller products hurt some households more than others—and can be bad for business

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UK inflation may be easing, but many households still find their weekly shop getting more expensive. One key reason is something not captured in headline prices: shrinkflation, where manufacturers reduce pack sizes without reducing the […]

Economy

Exploring the multifaceted effects of inward foreign direct investment on new venture creation

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Inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) is known to be a significant driver of local economic development, especially in fostering entrepreneurship. Current studies have conducted in-depth investigations into the impact of IFDI on the survival, productivity, […]

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Study: Cross-border merger and acquisition activity predicts changes in economic growth, foreign exchange returns

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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.This post was originally published on this site

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