Economy

In finance, it’s generally believed that taking on more risk should lead to higher returns. It doesn’t. It’s a puzzle that has long confused financial experts.This post was originally published on this site

America has state liquor stores and military commissaries. But Northeastern University food supply expert John Lowrey says a proposal to establish government-run grocery stores in New York City would make it difficult for existing stores […]

The green transition will boost productivity across the UK economy, suggests new research in the journal Climate Policy.This post was originally published on this site

How much do you know about money? The way you answer this question determines a lot about how ready you are to retire, says Ramesh Rao.This post was originally published on this site

Many experts suggest using the entrepreneurial ecosystems (EE) approach to help grow Africa’s economy, especially in poorer countries. EE looks at how things like roads, money, rules, and skilled people can come together to support […]

As customers face more and more prompts to add a tip to the bill in places where gratuities were not customary only a few years ago—and often before any service has been rendered—their attitudes toward […]

Developing countries pay less for the nutrition in seafood imports than developed countries, largely because developed countries pay a premium for non-nutritional attributes such as convenience, according to an economic analysis published in Nature Communications […]

Managers who have knowledge, a clear mandate, and experience with alcohol-related issues report that they more frequently introduce preventive measures at work. This is shown by a survey conducted by the University of Gothenburg.This post […]

Tyneside is an area in north-east England which was once a major center of Britain’s Industrial Revolution. Its coal mining, shipbuilding and heavy engineering industries were seen as the backbone of the region, upheld by […]

When companies miss their earnings targets, one might expect them to lower expectations and rebuild investor trust slowly. However, many do the opposite. They announced even higher goals for the next period.This post was originally […]