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In densely populated urban areas, trees may be the leafy secret to an increase in property values.This post was originally published on this site

A new academic study has revealed that, when it comes to import tariffs on clothing, it is often men’s clothing, not women’s, who face higher taxes, challenging the perception of a “pink tax.”This post was […]

Human economies are made possible through natural capital—stocks of land, fresh water, oceans, biodiversity and soils, among others. Farming isn’t possible without soil or water. Manufacturing isn’t possible without raw materials to convert into products. […]

A new study has revealed that the displacement of skilled workers by technology began nearly two decades ago—well before the recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence that have sparked widespread concern over jobs becoming automated in […]

Researchers have developed a new way to model how inventory behaves when both customer demand and supplier deliveries are unpredictable, and when missed sales cannot be recovered. The approach provides more accurate estimates than common […]

If you’re a freelancer, you know there are many perks to how you make a living. For some, this includes being free to work when and how you please, setting your own rates, and being […]

Family ostracism—being ignored or excluded by your own family—can significantly impair leadership effectiveness and reduce customer service performance, and organizations need to recognize it as a legitimate form of employee stress that can damage the […]

Imagine you invest US$500 to help a startup get off the ground through investment crowdfunding. The pitch is slick, the platform feels trustworthy and the company quickly raises its target amount from hundreds of people […]

There’s a moment in the American sitcom The Office when Michael Scott, the paper-company branch manager played by Steve Carell, explains how he wants employees to treat him: “I don’t want somebody sucking up to […]

Once, a university degree was widely seen as a “ticket” to securing high-paying jobs and social mobility.This post was originally published on this site