Business and Economics

The consumer price index for December was expected to increase 0.2% on a monthly basis and 3.2% from a year ago, according to Dow Jones.

Nearly one-third, or 31%, of Gen Z are living with their parents because they can't afford to buy or rent their own space, according to a recent report.

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How austerity measures in the UK affect reproductive decisions, focusing on the North East of England and introducing the concept of 'carrying' in social reproduction.

Unemployment insurance generosity in the US impact family stability, divorce probabilities, and fertility decisions, with a focus on gender differences.

Despite business and investor hype around generative AI last year, information-technology hiring slumped as companies laid off workers and sought to cut costs.

For these families, the last few years’ economic tumult has been particularly pronounced.

But can it build enough of them?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushed back on the idea that the U.S. economy is currently in a downturn, despite consumers’ pessimism. “There's little basis for thinking that the economy is in a recession now,” Powell said. He noted that while there is always a probability that there will be

A new study provides crucial insights into how these corporate maneuvers are altering the very fabric of the pharmaceutical industry, from research and development to the pricing.

The company refuses to play ball with its Swedish mechanics union. So the labor movement is shutting it down.

Germany on Friday approved a litany of changes to its rules for stock-based compensation at tech startups, listing of companies and taxation.

A closer look at the future prospects of Beijing’s BRI in the region.

There is a men's employment crisis, only 41% of baby boomer men followed a consistent work trajectory. This challenges long held notions

Thanks to inflation and long-term care, families are less likely to inherit large sums saved up by their parents or grandparents.

A recent study convincingly shows that for every one percent cut in regional public spending, the vote share of extreme parties increases by 1.5 percentage points in the first year and three percentage points two years after the cuts.

Last week, the United Auto Workers reached a deal with Stellantis to re-open an idled Belvidere Assembly Plant. "We made them invest," said transformational UAW President Shawn Fain.

A GLO Discussion Paper Reveals How Increased Use of Temp Workers Erodes Non-Wage Benefits and Skills in Long-Term Roles

Underpayment, as a consequence of these wage increases, varied significantly among demographic groups.

Private equity has made one-fifth of the market effectively invisible to investors, the media, and regulators.

The surprising findings of a GLO paper examining 1.9 million people across 156 countries

Boom! Government policy has really enriched a certain generation of Americans—ones who have been in power for decades.

How an elite clique of math-addled economists hijacked climate policy.

The Japanese company Canon has released a new cutting-edge lithography machine using a more cost-effective process than ASML's EUV.

Rwanda's ambitious entrepreneurship program for secondary school teachers underwent a comprehensive evaluation.

The new rules increase the distance between blocks on neighbouring plots and set requirements for playgrounds and green spaces.

Argentina’s economy expanded in August despite a steep currency devaluation that unleashed price spirals not seen in three decades.

Diving Deeper on the Nuances of Healthcare Disruptions

Economic stimulus programs rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to "the most equitable recovery in recent history," according to a new report from the U.S. Department of the Treasury....

Software-enabled price fixing schemes are pervasive in the economy, and are likely driving high prices. Why is it so hard to challenge these conspiracies under antitrust law?

In Washington D.C., rising student loan debt is associated with low homeownership rates, exacerbating racial and economic inequalities. Since the implementation of the COVID-19 repayment pause, there has been a slight decrease in overall student loan debt. Despite this, young borrowers in the Distri...

Political and religious coercion in the workplace is a growing problem affecting workers from all backgrounds and across the political spectrum. U.S. employers have tremendous power over worker conduct under current federal laws. For example, employers can require workers to attend “captive audience...