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When deciding whom to trust, people are more likely to choose individuals who grew up with less money over those who went to private schools or vacationed in Europe, according to research published in the […]

For generations, young people have been told the path to opportunity is clear. Study hard, get a degree, and success will follow. This promise—central to the idea of “meritocracy”—has shaped the aspirations and investments of […]

Well-intentioned employer-paid maternity leave policies may be the catalyst for the unintended consequence of costing women jobs in the technology workforce instead of boosting their participation, according to a study in the journal Management Science.This […]

A new study from the Rady School of Management reveals that public exposure to reports of Congressional stock trading significantly reduces Americans’ trust in Congress and their willingness to comply with the law—regardless of political […]

An organization’s performance relies on its members’ effective execution of tasks aligned with its goals and purpose. For private third-party regulatory firms—for-profit companies that enforce and monitor regulatory compliance—organizational goals aim to generate and capture […]

The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new research from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business.This post was originally published on […]

Researchers from the University of Rochester and the University of Maryland have published a study that examines whether and how firms might differentiate themselves from close competitors using a social media platform like X.This post […]

Regional and urban economics employs theoretical modeling to examine how real-world factors shape regional development. These models provide a rigorous framework for evidence-based policymaking, offering insights to promote balanced economic growth and foster sustainable development.This […]

Five years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies and consumers learned what can happen when supply chains get snarled. In a global economy, where a product can pass through several countries before it reaches a […]