The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
The Economy
Insights and innovations in the world of work and business
Greenwashing in the firing line as Australian super funds pursue authentic sustainability
Australia is described as a utopia for impact investing, as super funds force the companies they invest in to adopt environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, Macquarie applied finance researchers found.
Most authors can't make a living from books alone: survey
Over 70 per cent of Australian authors surveyed either rely on their partner’s income or earn a living doing another job, a national survey has found.
Why hasn't organic wine taken off in Australia?
Organic wine is healthier for the planet and those who drink it than the conventional variety. So, why the lack of interest from Australians?
High noon on high petrol prices as excise relief ends
While higher petrol prices are looming on the horizon, the Federal Government should use this as an opportunity to review the entire fuel tax system, says Dr Lurion De Mello from the Macquarie Business School.
How high can inflation go?
While the current spike in inflation is being driven by factors beyond the control of the Reserve Bank, there is a lesson it should heed from Australia’s past, explains Dr Ben Wang from the Macquarie Business School.
Tackling modern slavery in the Australian workplace
With modern slavery branded the fastest growing form of organised crime on the planet, Macquarie Business School academics have been examining how firms can rid this scourge from their supply chains.
How to keep loyal customers in a post-pandemic world
With research finding customers are not happy when they lose their points, Macquarie Business School Associate Professor Riza Casidy examines how companies can best adapt loyalty programs amid the disruptions of COVID-19.
Deliver-Ouch: High injury rate in food delivery cyclists is under-reported
Gig economy workers delivering meals on bike-wheels are getting hurt while trying to earn an income, and new Macquarie University research shows their injuries are greatly under-reported.
The Great Resignation: Purpose and meaning matter more than ever
As workers quit their jobs en masse in the COVID-19 era, companies need to reassess what they offer to employees, says Professor Debbie Haski-Leventhal, Professor of Management at Macquarie Businesss School.
Australia's debt mountain: What does it mean for the kids?
With Australia’s government debt reaching record levels, two Macquarie Business School academics assess the implications for whichever party wins the federal election.
What does Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter mean for free speech?
Will the world’s richest man appoint himself the new CEO of the social media giant? Will he end the ban on Donald Trump? What does it mean for investors? Macquarie Business School lecturer Farida Akhtar tackles questions triggered by the $61 billion deal.
Please explain: Why is petrol so expensive?
What goes into the pump price of fuel, and how do world events influence these prices? Dr Lurion De Mello from the Department of Applied Finance at Macquarie University explains.