The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
Why some people deserve an age pension before others: new research
A groundbreaking study of the age pension system suggests it is not providing sufficient financial support to maintain the living standards of all elderly Australians.
How will AI impact your next job?
Artificial intelligence threatens to dramatically change the work we do and how our workplaces operate. Macquarie University researchers examine some vital ethical questions raised by this new technology.
How AI is shaping your next career move
Artificial intelligence can help you write an email or look up an obscure topic, but Macquarie Business School Associate Professor Sarah Bankins says the technology also shapes many decisions we make about our careers.
Please explain: What's wrong with Australia's carbon credit markets?
New findings from the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre have identified changing government regulations as one of the reasons behind the very low and highly volatile prices of carbon credit units in Australia.
Who's hiring? Job analysis unveils workers in demand
Macquarie Business School labour market analysts shine a spotlight on new workplace hiring trends.
The bad apple effect: How concerns about the actions of supermarket giants may impact other retailers
Australia’s competition regulator is taking court action against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading shoppers. New Macquarie Business School research suggests this could prompt a backlash by consumers against other retailers as well as the supermarket giants.
Why subtle changes in memory and thinking should not be dismissed
Underdiagnosis and social isolation may contribute to many older Australians missing out on medical care, new Macquarie University research shows.
Why are some people financially resilient and others are not?
Some people seem to breeze through financial difficulties, while others struggle. New Macquarie Business School research has found the capacity to make large lifestyle changes is key to developing financial resilience.
How design psychology shapes marketing success: new book
Successful designers use psychology to attract customers to everyday products and retail experiences. A new book from Professor of Marketing Chris Baumann explains how it works.
Dreams on hold: Home ownership a long-term goal for young Australians
New research shows some young adults are delaying or even forgoing the idea of owning a home to avoid debt, pursue other goals and enjoy their lives.
How trailblazer Pippa Downes advocates for inclusion
Master of Applied Finance alumna Pippa Downes describes her journey from elite swimming success to the ferocious competition of the stock exchange floor and on to her current work as a champion of workplace LGBTQI+ inclusion.
Please explain: Why can't Australian airlines stay in the air?
Rex Airlines this week joined Air Australia, Bonza, Compass Airlines, Impulse Airlines, OzJet and Tigerair on the list of new carriers that have not been able to compete on major routes in Australia since 1990. Economist Dr Paul Crosby explains why new airlines fail to take off.