Technology can be biased, but it can also help companies to improve inclusion and diversity in the workplace - and, in turn, to boost their bottom lines.
Economist Robert J. Shiller, from Yale University, discusses the idea that COVID-19 has brought about two pandemics. A health pandemic and a pandemic of economic aniexty.
While health officials battle the spread of COVID-19 across the globe, the crisis has created some opportunities for positive change in China.
South African model and activist Thando Hopa takes to the Betazone stage to discuss representation, inclusivity and her experiences as a person with albinism.
Private equity buyout effects vary widely depending on whether the target firm is publicly or privately held, and on the external economic conditions, researchers find.
This column explores how business cycle shocks are useful for explaining the evolution of US wealth and income inequality from the 1950s to today.
Most NGOs have tales of funders causing compromises, ethical knots, and budgetary jeopardy – all of which erodes their impact.
The country is growing rapidly due to smart use of technology to drive a digital transformation.
Monetary policy can stabilize the economy, averting a systemic crisis. These measures helped shore up stability, with the positive effects outweighing the negative effects.
'Bad news' bias occurs when countries typically not covered by international news outlets are reported on for violence and terrorism, leading to a negative outlook on the nation. This can...
To close the gap between richer and poorer countries, there needs to be a greater framework for digital lead development.
A study in Germany has shown that companies with greater representation of workers on their board, have higher stock value than those who don't.
Gross Domestic Product as a measure of economic well-being has come under scrutiny. So, what are the other options?
By combining open-source data and insights from transaction data, a new model is helping low-income areas attract much-needed investment. Here's how it works.
The most effective solutions to bridge opportunity gaps can be found at the local level – and require all stakeholders to come to the table.
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