Economy

There is a long and storied history of nonhuman actors, from Luke, the dog of silent star Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle, to the collies cast in the role of Lassie in film and on television. Bart […]

New research from Adelaide University is questioning the widespread use of the term “resilience” in Australian agriculture, arguing that its overuse can place unfair pressure on individual farmers and obscure the need for systemic support. […]

When the economy grows or shrinks, we often focus on how long the phase lasts or how deep it goes. A new paper asks a sharper question: How does actual growth compare with steady, quarter-by-quarter […]

New research shows that employees are far more likely to act in environmentally responsible ways when their leaders actively demonstrate green values in how they lead, not just what they say. The study, published in […]

The 2025 labor market was mixed, shaped by economic pressures such as inflation, interest rate changes and tariffs, which leaves the economic outlook for 2026 uncertain. This uncertainty has led to an active but increasingly […]

More stock trading is moving away from traditional public stock exchanges and into places called “dark pools.” These are private, electronic markets where investors buy and sell stocks without showing their orders to the public. […]

A new study finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful. “Most entrepreneurs—people who start their own businesses—actually identify […]

Every year, millions of workers are injured or die on the job, imposing enormous human and economic costs. The socio-economic impact of workplace safety is hard to avoid and presents governments and organizations with a […]

Climate change is not just reshaping the planet, it’s already affecting how people feel about their lives, their health and their financial security, according to a new study from the Universities of Portsmouth and Dundee. […]

Changing corporate strategies are putting more pressure than ever on chief financial officers (CFOs), a change that’s reflected in record-high turnover of the position in U.S. businesses despite the fact that pay is at an […]