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Has Neoliberalism Changed Our Attitude Towards Inequality?

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“Our institutions, policies, and laws not only structure our social life, but also have a great influence on the kind of people and society we become,” the researchers explain. They analyzed over 160 countries to determine the relationship between economic institutions and human values between 1995 and 2019.

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Brands, Leadership and the Climate Crisis

Great Leadership By Dan

In the context of my new book, Influencers & Revolutionaries , the issues concerned have been epitomised by Greta Thunberg’s call for systematic change in her speeches at the UN, and via the global protests organised by the Extinction Rebellion movement.

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What Motivates Multinationals To Help Communities Recover From Disasters

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The researchers suggest, however, that far more important to multinationals is the restoration of functioning markets again after the crisis, as without that, they cannot operate. They compiled a database of responses to various disasters from 1990 to 2019, with 265 shocks assessed in total across 129 countries. Self-interest.

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Boost Innovation by Strengthening the Organization’s Immune Systems

Great Leadership By Dan

Legislation can also serve to established industries by keeping new players out of the market and limiting innovation. For example, helping clients stay up to speed with technological upgrades of products is critical to maintaining the organization’s market share. Learn more at krisoestergaard.com.

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The Psychology Of Hoarding During COVID-19

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When consumer confidence is down, spending drops and households increase their savings if they can, because they expect bad times ahead,” the researcher explains. “Fear and anxiety also have an impact on financial markets. We are also highly likely to be influenced by the pack when making our choices.

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The Path To EVs Might Not Be Smooth Sailing For Uber And Lyft

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Modelling the transition Utilizing a newly developed high-resolution model known as AgentX, researchers conducted a simulation using actual Uber and Lyft trip data collected from the vibrant ride-hailing market of Chicago between 2019 and 2022. These costs encompass battery manufacturing, gasoline refining, and vehicle production.

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New Research Explores The Commercial Consequences Of Collective Layoffs

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Collective layoffs are sadly a rather common affair, with an estimated 556 announced between December 2018 and November 2019 in Europe alone. Three common factors seemed to influence the scale of the financial consequences associated with layoffs: Is the firm domestic or foreign to the country in which the layoffs occurred?