Economics

New research reveals significant systemic barriers are preventing people with learning disabilities and complex needs from accessing appropriate housing. A new report from Heriot-Watt University found about 1,300 individuals remain at risk of hospital admission […]

The early morning light spills over the raised beds of a thriving community garden in Harlem, New York. It’s a Saturday, and people of all ages move among the plants—harvesting collard greens, making compost and […]

In the sweltering summer of AD18, a desperate chant echoed across China’s sun-scorched plains: “Heaven has gone blind!” Thousands of starving farmers, their faces smeared with ox blood, marched toward the opulent vaults held by […]

Governments use taxes to fund the public good. Charities serve a similar role. But does the former affect the latter?This post was originally published on this website.

AI is not a perfect science. Although it’s being refined over time, this technology is bound to make mistakes—so there needs to be a plan for when that happens.This post was originally published on this […]

As automation and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to reshape the workforce, the University of Waterloo is at the forefront of finding solutions to this challenge. With the increasing value placed on hands-on data analytics training, […]

Mothers who benefit from free state-funded childcare are less likely to look after elderly and sick members of their household, including their parents, new research shows.This post was originally published on this website.

Advertising is a combination of art and science, and for a small business competing with big brands, it can be hard—and costly—to develop ads that connect with consumers. But a team of researchers led by […]

Gambling prevalence studies provide a snapshot of gambling behavior, problems and harm in our communities. They are typically conducted about every five years.This post was originally published on this website.

A new study in the Journal of Marketing reveals how racial stereotypes tied to emotional expressiveness in campaign images create disparities in donation outcomes on crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe.This post was originally published on this […]