Why “Freakonomics” failed to transform economics – The Economist
“Economics is a study of mankind in the ordinary business of life.” So starts Alfred Marshall’s “Principles of Economics”, a 19th-century textbook that helped create the
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The Wacky Negative Interest-Rate Experiment Ends With a Thud – WSJ
The most generous thing you can say about pushing interest rates below zero is that it was an idea ahead of its time. The experiment
US housing market faces biggest shakeup in years – here’s what we know – The Guardian
A major shift in how Americans buy homes could come this summer after a powerful real estate group settled an antitrust lawsuit, agreeing to change
Everyone wants the latest chips. That’s causing a huge headache for the world’s biggest supplier – CNN
Until just a few years ago, the world’s largest chipmaker had a simple answer to training new recruits — a buddy system that paired them
Shallow roots: can UK vertical farms keep growing as foreign rivals shrivel? – The Guardian
Fifteen layers of trays, brimming with lettuces, salad leaves, basil and other herbs are growing underneath rows of multicoloured LED lights, stacked one above the
Optimising business workflows: The strategic imperative for workflow automation
In the fast-paced landscape of digital transformation, businesses continually seek opportunities to enhance efficiency and productivity through workflow automation. However, the challenge lies not only
Bank of England Holds Rates as Switzerland Is First Rich Economy to Cut – WSJ
The Bank of England on Thursday held its key rate steady at a 16-year high hours after Switzerland became the first rich country to reduce
Investors pour money into US corporate bond funds at record rate – The Financial Times
A record amount of money has flooded into US corporate bond markets this year, as investors rush to lock in the highest yields in years
Why is US energy demand soaring – putting climate goals at risk? – The Guardian
Demand for power is soaring, creating a new energy crisis for the United States – one that could make the climate crisis even worse. After
U.K. Consumers Prove Cautious Amid Economic Clouds, Survey Suggests – WSJ
Consumer confidence remains weak in the U.K. amid continued concerns over the economy, according to a survey published Friday. Research group GfK’s consumer confidence barometer