Economics & Work
Millions of Americans are quitting their jobs, but even if you can’t join the Great Resignation, you can still pursue a do-over moment.
Why does Seattle continue to be a place that nurtures the development of breakthrough technologies but not Minneapolis, Memphis, or Minsk?
Universal basic income can secure basic independence for citizens, something which modern states have failed to do, argues author Louise Haagh.
Employees are quitting at record rates – a trend that shows no signs of stopping.
Winner takes all, losers die, and participants have no choice but to play.
These studies are only the tip of the iceberg, with adverse consequence of the time change ranging from student test scores to stock market returns.
The highest earning Myers-Briggs personality type? ENTJ.
A marketing professional decided to think creatively and create a resume-bot. It helped him land 14 interviews and 11 job offers.
Almost 10% of all new jobs created between 2020 and 2030 will unfortunately be some of the lowest paid.
Solving the supply chain crisis before the global economy tanks is going to require many creative approaches. Flexport’s Ryan Petersen has one that just might work.
The key is finding which lifestyle suits you best: hedonic, eudaimonic, or experiential.
If you’re looking for work, a new study says having fast internet helps.
In a world without “bullshit jobs,” we would have more hours available to us to learn new skills and to unleash our creative side.
“Superjobs” – roles that integrate human and machine skills – will require careful consideration.
The prize went to three researchers who revolutionized the social sciences by taking advantage of natural experiments.
More than pay or advancement, people are seeking a better fit between their own and corporate values.
Experts say we should only be working 15 hours per week, so why are some working 80?
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When “superstar” companies start to dominate their industries, consumers sometimes benefit.
Everybody wins, everybody loses, or something in between.
Cryptocurrency “news” is dominated by enthusiasts and haters. Surely, an intellectual discussion can be had.
American and French troops turned capturing Hitler’s chalet into a game.
Love him or hate, Karl Marx redefined geopolitics and shook up the world order.
Bitcoin’s creator owns five percent of the entire Bitcoin supply, meaning that he has a larger percent of Bitcoin than the U.S. has of gold.
Humans are wired for short-term thinking according to neuroscience, making it difficult to save for retirement.
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Our brains believe $10 today is more tangible than $100 next year.
A socially minded franchise model makes money while improving society.
By slowing down aging, we could reap trillions of dollars in economic benefits.
The same parts of the brain that help us navigate complex social interactions can also drive us to make wildly bad investments.
Why your brain wants you to follow the crowd.
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A new study from Iceland confirms that a shorter workweek improves productivity.