Newswise Feature Channel: Economics

Notre Dame's College of Arts & Letters Launches ND Population Analytics to Accelerate Policy-Relevant Work Through Big Data

University of Notre Dame — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:40:37 EST

The College of Arts & Letters at the University of Notre Dame has launched a data-focused research effort that will foster and advance multidisciplinary work on a wide range of pressing demographic issues facing society, including poverty, rising inequality, declining health in the United States, family instability and falling religious participation.

Cleveland Clinic Releases Latest Community Benefit and Economic Impact Reports

Cleveland Clinic — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:18 EST

Digital Transformation and Firms' Bargaining Power: Evidence From China

Journal of Business Research — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:50:25 EST

Unveiling the Web of Interactions: Analyzing Dynamic Customer Engagements Across Multiple Websites

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:35:46 EST

Optimal Distinctiveness Across Different Benchmarks: Implications for Platform Complementors to Strategically Position New Products

Journal of Business Research — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:10:17 EST

New Sandia R&D Agreements Reach Levels Not Seen in Three Decades

Sandia National Laboratories — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:55:32 EST

Sandia National Laboratories secured the most partnerships in three decades for research and development work.

Top Managers' Rice Culture and Corporate Social Responsibility Performance

Journal of Business Ethics — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:22 EST

Did Facebook Cheat?: A Test Case of Antitrust Ethics

Journal of Business Ethics — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:20:27 EST

Learning From Failures of Co-owned Firms: Common Ownership and Information Disclosure Fraud

Journal of Business Ethics — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:10:49 EST

Navigating the Holiday Season: MSU Experts Can Comment

Michigan State University — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:20:13 EST

It's the most wonderful time of the year, right? Not necessarily. We all know that the holidays can cause stress and angst as we cook, shop, entertain and spend time with family and friends we may not see often. Michigan State University experts offer suggestions on navigating the holiday -- from the economy and food prices to religion and spirituality to health and relationships.

Notre Dame's Pulte Institute Joins Global Consortium Using Research to End Poverty

University of Notre Dame — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:35:26 EST

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded $75 million to a consortium of leading global institutions, including the Pulte Institute for Global Development at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, to enhance the effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs through research.

Coding Transparency Into Textile Recycling

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:25:29 EST

The word "shoddy" first came to use in 1832, referring to an early form of recycling in which old wool was shredded and spun with new wool to form a fabric. Nearly two centuries later, textile recycling still follows a similar process. But today's textiles are blends of different materials, from synthetics to natural materials.

2025 Economic Outlook Amid Presidential Transition: MSU Experts Can Comment

Michigan State University — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:35:41 EST

The economy was the top issue for voters in the 2024 presidential election with many Americans feeling the pinch of higher gas and food prices. From foreign conflict in the Middle East to port workers striking for collective bargaining efforts, as well as voters approving minimum wage raises in several states, the U.S. economy continues to lead in many headlines. That said, economists and experts at Michigan State University are available to comment on the economic forecast for the coming year, speaking specifically to the potential implications of tariffs, the stock market, automotive issues and electric vehicles, food prices and agriculture, and education.

MSU Experts on Navigating the Holiday Season

Michigan State University — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:20:51 EST

Seven People of Infrastructure Resilience

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:15:19 EST

Argonne's scientific, analytical and technological expertise serves communities in times of stress or change and helps communities plan and adapt to future challenges.

Cybercrime Expert Explains How to Guard Against New Scammer Tactics

Virginia Tech — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:05:30 EST

The potential for record-breaking online sales this holiday season unfortunately signifies opportunities for holiday scams, and as technology advances, so do the tactics of scammers. Virginia Tech cybercrime expert Katalin Parti shared tips for new scammer tactics to guard against, through the holiday season and beyond.

Long COVID-19 Is Costing Americans Money

University of Georgia — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:05:43 EST

The COVID-19 pandemic panic that characterized the early 2020s may be gone. But the SARS-CoV-2 virus is continuing to wreak havoc on some Americans' finances, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

NSF-Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine (PTRME) Awards $2.5 Million in Grants to Drive Economic Growth

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:30:16 EST

The Piedmont Triad Regenerative Medicine Engine (PTRME), funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), has announced a groundbreaking investment of $2.5 million in the region's regenerative medicine industry through its inaugural Ecosystem Building Grant program. This milestone underscores PTRME's leadership in regenerative medicine and commitment to positioning the Piedmont Triad as a global hub for innovation. Six innovative companies have been awarded grants to support the commercialization of regenerative medicine products. This funding is expected to catalyze technological advancements, strengthen the local economy, and drive the region's competitiveness on a global scale.

USAID Launches New Collaboration with Leading Organizations to Improve Agency Cost-Effectiveness

University of California San Diego — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:30:53 EST

A global consortium of leading research institutions, which includes the University of California San Diego's School of Global Policy and Strategy, recently announced a $75 million partnership that will contribute vital evidence to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) over the next five years, dramatically improving the cost-effectiveness of its efforts to fight global poverty and promote economic growth

Building Stronger Communities--One Grant at a Time

Tufts University — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:30:27 EST

The Tufts Community Appeal (TCA) is the university's employee giving campaign that takes place at the end of every calendar year. Employees who choose to contribute can direct their gifts to specific causes, including financial aid, the Tufts Community Grants (TCG) program, or any school, program, team, or initiative of their choice.