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Christmas is approaching, and for many, economic stress is increasing. Paradoxically, this can lead us to purchase even more gifts. Recent research from the University of Skövde shows that financial anxiety and stress trigger impulsive […]

A new study, by the University of Bristol and Ipsos, adds to mounting evidence showing gambling marketing needs much stricter national regulation.This post was originally published on this site

Climate change events have, in recent years, placed increasing strain on public electrical grids in the United States. In response to this vulnerability, some consumers are turning to private alternatives to the electric utility, like […]

The current capitalist system has created two related crises: ecological decline and social injustice. It has led to environmental damage like climate change, which affects some people more than others.This post was originally published on […]

Carbon offsets have become big business as more companies make promises to protect the climate but can’t meet the goals on their own.This post was originally published on this site

New research from Colorado State University shows that workplace leaders who are financially stressed are more likely to be abusive toward their subordinates—particularly if the leader is a man.This post was originally published on this […]

British workers are increasingly pessimistic about salary levels—prompting them to seek greater flexibility and balance from their jobs instead, new research suggests.This post was originally published on this site

During his pre-election campaigning, President-elect Donald Trump made a range of pledges with potentially far-reaching consequences for both the United States and the rest of the world. These promises include cuts to climate change regulations, […]

Retirement is a longed-for milestone in most workers’ lives, but the transition requires a delicate financial balance. Retirees must anticipate life expectancy, inflation, recurring expenses and more as they manage their investments to ensure their […]

Economists from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently announced that global public debt would soon collectively catch up to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP), likely matching it by 2030. New research from the University […]