The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
Christmas in the metaverse: Why the festive season is moving into virtual worlds
From designer fashion to cosmetics and concert tickets, shoppers are increasingly filling Christmas stockings with gifts from virtual worlds, rather than bricks and mortar shops.
In God we trust, in Trump we believe
Opinion: Faith-based voters represent a significant proportion of the U.S. electorate - and they overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump.
How Aussie business can improve its bottom line
Australian businesses can lift their poor record of innovation with a bold strategy of “learning by doing”, according to new research from the Macquarie Business School.
The blind spot stopping households from installing solar power
Opinion: New research led by Macquarie Business School suggests government programs to subsidise the cost of solar panels for low-income households may not be the best way to boost the uptake of solar energy.
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.