September 10, 2015
Violent crimes, be it physical and sexual assault, robbery or homicide, unfortunately are still common in any society. From an […]
September 7, 2015
A simple team bonus can be a powerful instrument for retail firms to react to the strategic challenges posed by […]
August 27, 2015
Businesses require motivated and productive employees. Monetary incentives, such as pay-for-performance schemes are a popular tool to encourage better employee […]
August 20, 2015
Requests for information from local public services, like sheriffs’ offices, school districts and libraries, across the United States are less […]
August 18, 2015
Many countries monitor their citizens using secret surveillance systems. According to the Democracy Index 2012, published by the Economist Intelligence […]
August 14, 2015
What are the historical drivers of happiness? To answer this question, a research team from the University of Warwick built […]
August 13, 2015
A year after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black 18-year-old by a white police officer in Ferguson, the U.S. […]
August 12, 2015
The theme of this year’s International Youth Day, celebrated on August 12th, is “Youth Civic Engagement.” According to the UN, […]
August 10, 2015
Religion and the traditional role model it conveys affects female labor market participation: Studies show that the likelihood of employment […]
July 27, 2015
The safety of home births for low-risk women is a hotly debated topic in the Western world. In this context, […]
July 27, 2015
The consequences of economic fluctuations are large and long-lasting, and can have an especially strong influence on investment choices. A […]
July 23, 2015
Hostile attitudes of majority members towards ethnic, racial or social minorities are of major concern for policymakers and researchers alike. […]
July 16, 2015
The characteristics of potential classmates are among the decisive factors for parents when choosing a school for their child. It […]
July 13, 2015
In many countries, people find it hard to climb up the economic ladder. According to a recent IZA paper, one […]
July 9, 2015
Students in high school and university are often encouraged to work during the summer or after class to gain practical […]