Facebook’s dominance is built on anti-competitive behavior
Facebook and its subsidiaries, including Instagram, account for 75% of all time spent on social media.
In a new paper, Yale SOM economist Fiona...
Why did the stock market bounce back while COVID-19 cases kept rising
In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, stock prices plunged, but they have since regained much of their value.
Why would stocks rise...
How big ideas survive financial crisis
When a financial crisis hits, small business dreams, retirement goals and countless other mainstays of the American economy can be dashed overnight.
But for inventors...
How many jobs do robots really replace?
In many parts of the U.S., robots have been replacing workers over the last few decades.
But to what extent, really?
Some technologists have forecast that...
Why unemployment claims don’t capture the full economic impact of COVID-19
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, few Americans have been left untouched.
Even those lucky enough to stay healthy are facing economic uncertainty or,...
Best tips for a successful transition to remote work
Effective remote work hinges on a disciplined awareness of the remote experience, exceptional communication habits, and a willingness to embrace technology.
While it can...
Mutual funds with lower tax burdens have higher returns, says study
After a wild couple of months of equity market volatility, many mutual fund investors are now cautiously exploring how best to rebalance their portfolios.
As...
7 tips for entrepreneurs and small businesses amid COVID-19
Small businesses are the lifeblood of a community, but due to the impact of the coronavirus, they’re shuttering in enormous numbers.
While the government launches...
Companies scrambled to set up virtual workspaces. Is this the future?
In the span of a single month, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies and organizations of all types to have almost all of their...
Scientists find new way to explain why economic downturns regularly occur
A professor at Duke University says that the way spilled milk spreads across the floor can explain why economic downturns regularly occur.
In a paper...