Rules against insider trading also boost innovation, research finds
Strong enforcement of insider trading laws doesn’t just protect investors – it encourages businesses to be more innovative, according to our new peer-reviewed research.
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Is news bias fueled by journalists supplying slanted views or readers’ demanding them? An economist weighs in
Late in December 2023, the former top editor of The New York Times’ editorial page, James Bennet, dropped a bombshell in an article for The Economist. “The leadership of the New York Times is losing control of its principles,” he wrote, saying slanted coverage at the institution is “pervasive.”
The fiscal update is no Christmas present for the government – but signs of a slow recovery are there
After a slow economic year, many New Zealanders are eyeing 2025 with uncertainty but also a degree cautious optimism. Interest rates are dropping and unemployment rates remain below expectations.
Trademarks that will never be used can be ‘bad faith’ business – a UK case has lessons for NZ and Australia
According to New Zealand’s Trademarks Register, the name Red Bull has been registered for everything from “varnishes” to “sausage machines”. And, of course, energy drinks.
All have been registered by the maker of the eponymous energy drink, but this doesn’t necessarily mean Red Bull will be branching out into new products.
One of the purposes of trademark law is to protect names, words and logos so that when consumers see a product they know where it has come from.
We surveyed hundreds of vacationers to confirm this ancient wisdom: The journey matters as much as the destination
This waiting isn't the hardest part. Anthony Devlin/Getty ImagesAmericans spent more than US$850 billion on domestic leisure travel in 2023, a sum that looks likely to rise in future years.
Tip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less likely to return
Nobody likes feeling pressured. lechatnoir/E+ via Getty ImagesHave you ever hesitated at the register, uncomfortable as an employee watched you choose a tip? It’s not just you. The rise of digital tipping systems – from point-of-sale devices held by employees to countertop screens that clearly display your selection – is changing the dynamics of tipping, often in ways that make customers feel scrutinized.
To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash
Stay jolly. DmyTo/IStock/Getty Images PlusThe holiday shopping season is now here, and Americans are ready to splurge. The average U.S. shopper expects to spend more than US$1,000 on gifts for Christmas and other winter holidays this year, surveys show.
Crypto is soaring after Trump’s election − but is it a good ethical investment?
A woman reviews Bitcoin prices outside a Bitcoin ATM on Aug. 4, 2024, in Rzeszow, Poland. Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAn estimated 18 million Americans are invested in cryptocurrency, according to the Federal Reserve.
Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers
Daymond John and Tracee Ellis Ross attend Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Apollo Theater on Oct. 22, 2022, in New York City. Johnny Nunez/WireImage via Getty ImagesIt’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black.
Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely
Diversity training programs had positive results when they implemented skills training and role-playing, according to a new study. Mikolette/Getty ImagesDespite recent efforts to restrict them, diversity training programs have become as ubiquitous in American offices as the water cooler. They’re everywhere.
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