A widely used principle in economics to understand how people make decisions is that of rationality : people behave in ways that achieve the greatest possible benefit. This benefit, mathematically represented by a utility function , is typically the economic gain we receive from our actions (in the context of those of others). However, the emergence of experimental economics , which […] … learn more→

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the government will deport lawful permanent residents who support Hamas and came to the U.S. as students with an intent “to rile up all kinds of anti-Jewish student, antisemitic activities,” referencing the Palestinian rights protests at universities in 2024. “And if you end up having a green card – not […] … learn more→

Small businesses across Australia and New Zealand are facing one of their toughest periods in decades. A flat economy and shifting consumer behaviour have put pressure on already thin operating margins. A 2024 survey by business finance company ScotPac found 29% of Australian small businesses say they could face insolvency if they lose a major client. Accounting […] … learn more→

Those who wrote and wrangled over America’s Constitution might be troubled by the second presidency of Donald J. Trump. While almost all modern presidents flex their muscles in the initial stages of their administration, the first weeks of the second Trump presidency have seen a rapid-fire, often dizzying array of executive actions that have sparked heated, even virulent, disputes […] … learn more→

In a piece of pure political theater, Donald Trump began his second presidency by signing a series of executive orders before an enthusiastic crowd of 20,000 in Washington, ushering in what he dubbed “America’s golden age” in his inaugural address. The orders immediately reversed much of the Biden administration’s policy. But there are limits to […] … learn more→

Key Takeaways Structured hiring enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment processes. Implementing a structured hiring framework can significantly increase ROI. Data-driven decisions are crucial for optimizing recruitment strategies. Introduction to Structured Hiring Many organizations find recruiting the right talent daunting. However, adopting a structured hiring process can transform this challenge into a strategic advantage. […] … learn more→

Artificial intelligence harms, problematic social media content, data privacy violations – the issues are the same, but the policymakers and regulators who deal with them are about to change. As the federal government transitions to a new term under the renewed leadership of Donald Trump, the regulatory landscape for technology in the United States faces […] … learn more→

Free speech has become a political hobby horse in today’s world of increasingly divisive populism. On the one side, the cancel culture left is accused of erecting ideological barriers that silence the expression of political opinions that do not conform to the party line. On the other, the right often supports no-holds-barred public dialogue, including […] … learn more→

The four-day week has attracted growing interest since the health crisis, and this on an international scale. In France, some management representatives and political leaders have become real promoters of this system, like Laurent de la Clergerie, founding president of the LDLC group, in which all employees have 3 days off per week. Moreover, as […] … learn more→

The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant and Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif for war crimes and crimes against humanity. A pre-trial chamber of the ICC found that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Netanyahu and Gallant intentionally “deprived the civilian population in […] … learn more→