Economics

China’s historical one-child policy, aimed at curbing population growth, had an unintended economic impact: it significantly increased female entrepreneurship, according to a new University of Michigan study available on the SSRN preprint server.This post was […]

About 19 million children under five around the world suffer from severe acute malnutrition every year. This life-threatening condition kills 400,000 of them—that’s one child every 10 seconds.This post was originally published on this website.

Netflix’s “Apple Cider Vinegar” has renewed interest in Belle Gibson’s infamous wellness scam, reminding us how vulnerable we can be to deception. While Gibson’s scheme eventually collapsed, her story highlights how fraudsters can exploit our […]

New analysis has shown a third of households in Scotland (32%) report having nothing in savings.This post was originally published on this website.

One of the human impacts of natural hazards is household displacement. Destructive floods, wildfires, earthquakes and hurricanes often force people to leave their homes—some briefly, others for months or indefinitely.This post was originally published on […]

A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland shows that long-term unemployed individuals perceive their capabilities as weaker than the general Finnish population. Capabilities refer to the opportunities to achieve important things in life, […]

In an era in which influencer marketing dominates digital platforms, a groundbreaking study in the journal Management Science unveils a surprising reality: sponsored content can harm an influencer’s reputation and reduce audience engagement.This post was […]

University of Missouri researchers recently surveyed 468 teachers and found that 78% have thought about quitting the profession since the 2020 pandemic.This post was originally published on this website.

The metaverse and virtual reality worlds offer a whole new avenue for advertisers and marketers.This post was originally published on this website.

Since the late 2000s, the Chinese state has embraced new industrial policies that have focused on upgrading its manufacturing quality, resulting in labor, welfare and population law reforms. According to ILR Assistant Professor Yiran Zhang, […]