Systems Thinking From MIT Unleashes Capacity at Mexico’s Largest Brewery
How a pair of MIT Sloan Executive Education alumni translated teachings from an MIT course to operations improvements at Heineken México. It’s no secret that…
Economics
Climate Protection: Deep Decarbonization by 2050 Is Currently Not Plausible
Today the Hamburg-based Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society” (CLICCS) publishes a new, essential study on climate futures. The study represents the first…
COVID-19 Dented 2020’s Electronics Sales – But Laptops, Cell Phones and E-Games Defied Slump
Foreseen drop in 2020 sales-related e-waste: 4.9 million metric tons or ~6.4%; Pandemic intensified digital divide between high, middle and low income countries. In the…
The Next 20 Years Are Crucial in Determining the Economic Future of Coal
Decisions made now will determine whether economies win or lose money as the coal industry changes over the next couple of decades. Countries including Australia…
New Research Uncovers When to Release Free and Paid Apps to Maximize Revenue
Researchers from Tulane University and University of Maryland published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the dynamic interplay between free and paid versions…
Unlocking Blockchain ROI: Researchers Examine Opportunities and Limits
Blockchain has been one of the most hyped technologies of the past decade, predicted to lead a revolutionary change in the way businesses operate. Gartner…
Invasive Alien Species Cost Africa’s Agricultural Sector a Staggering $3.6 Trillion a Year
CABI scientists have conducted the first comprehensive study on the economic impact of a range of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) on Africa’s agricultural sector, which…
NASA Invests $105 Million in US Small Business Innovative Technology Development
NASA has a long history of supporting America’s entrepreneurs as they develop technologies from ideas to commercial readiness. The agency’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)…
No! Loan Applications Processed Around Midday Are More Likely to Be Rejected
Bank credit officers are more likely to approve loan applications earlier and later in the day, while ‘decision fatigue’ around midday is associated with defaulting…
How Bioenergy With Carbon Capture and Storage Could Help Stabilize the Climate Without Breaking the Bank
Negative Emissions, Positive Economy The long-term goals of the Paris Agreement — keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius and ideally 1.5 C in…
What Mario Kart Teaches Us about How to Reduce World Poverty and Improve Sustainability
Boston University environmental expert says the Nintendo racing game has important lessons for social and economic programs that could benefit the world’s developing regions. Many…
The Trojan-Horse Mechanism: How Network-Based Recruitment Can Reduce Gender Segregation
The social science literature has long viewed homophily and network-based job recruitment as crucial drivers of segregation. Researchers at Linköping University and ESADE, Ramon…
Conspiracy Theories Influence Our Behavior – Even if We Do Not Believe in Them!
Not least because of the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theories are more topical than ever. They are reported and discussed in almost all media and communication…
Bitcoin Boom Driving Increased Energy Consumption, Exacerbating Global Chip Shortage, and Threatening International Safety
The cryptocurrency market has been abuzz as Bitcoin gains popularity with investors, reaching an all-time high of over $60,000 apiece in March. In a commentary…
Wharton Professor Explains All the Buzz About Bitcoin
Mauro Guillén, a professor of international management at the Wharton School answers the questions surrounding the sudden interest. Bitcoin stock surged earlier this month when…
Activity in Brain’s Risk Circuits Can Forecast Changes in Stock Prices
Forecasting changes in stock prices may be possible with the help of brain activity in regions associated with how people feel before making investment choices….
Exporting Pollution: Strict Environmental Laws “Push” Firms to Pollute Elsewhere
Study highlights need for global cooperation on policies. Multinational companies headquartered in countries with tougher environmental policies tend to locate their polluting factories in countries…
Electric Vehicles Are Driven Less Often Than Policymakers Think – 1/2 As Much as Conventional Cars
Research indicates electric vehicles are used half as much as conventional cars. As the Biden administration pledges to move the country toward electric vehicles (EVs),…