Researchers at the Universidad Miguel Hernández (UMH) in Spain have developed a mathematical model with three rules designed to improve revenue sharing on streaming platforms. As more consumers turn to subscription-based platforms, the distribution of revenue in streaming services has become a crucial issue in the digital economy. Content creators and artists argue that the...
Financial markets are reacting not just to Donald Trump’s return to the White House but also to the unpredictability of this victory, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Investors must diversify their portfolios to mitigate risks associated with political volatility and to remain vigilant about the potential for abrupt market corrections. ...
On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to slap steep tariffs on imports from key American trading partners – 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on imports from China. His stated reason? To curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Both Mexico and Canada managed to buy some...
Strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts that are directly related to a hospitality company’s core business operations and competencies can help companies create both social and business value, according to researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management. Led by Penn State Professor of Hospitality Management Seoki Lee, the research team developed a strategic framework to...
In today’s hyper-connected world, data is often likened to oil—a valuable resource capable of fueling innovation, growth, and competitive advantage. While traditionally treated as proprietary and confidential, data is increasingly being shared openly by private sector companies to unlock new opportunities. Open data policies, where organizations make data freely accessible and reusable, are becoming a...
Ethical judgement, adaptability and critical thinking are among the skills that employers value the most in job candidates, according to Drexel University’s 2025 Annual College Hiring Outlook Report. The 54th annual job market analysis, published by Drexel’s LeBow College of Business sheds light on the trends and challenges shaping this year’s hiring projections. The report’s findings emphasize the...
Police investigating the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024, have announced that the suspected assailant had used a 3D-printed gun. Several high-profile crimes in recent years have involved this kind of homemade, or partially homemade, weapon. Often called “ghost guns” because they can be hard to trace, these firearms can be...
Senior citizens are targeted by financial scams of all types, from email-based phishing attempts to callers looking to swindle their life savings. A new paper from Binghamton University Associate Professor of Psychology Ian M. McDonough sheds light on how age-related changes may affect the way we handle finances — and how we can stay sharp as we...
Artificial intelligence, AI, is rapidly transforming work also in the financial sector. Conducted at the University of Eastern Finland, a recent study explored how integrating AI into the work of sales teams affects the interpersonal communication competence required of sales managers. The study found that handing routine tasks over to AI improved efficiency and freed...
A doctoral dissertation to be defended at the Oulu Business School at the University of Oulu reveals that the temperament traits of those who become leaders include curiosity, impulsiveness, energetic, and self-confidence. For entrepreneurs, economic preferences, such as a high willingness to take risks, are particularly significant. M.Sc. (Econ.) Mikko Vaaramo will defend his dissertation on factors...
