Tag: Economics


The Pop-Up Anti-Brexit Newspaper That Wouldn’t Quit

The New European was supposed to be a “pop-up” newspaper, with a planned run of just four weeks. But the publication has developed enough of a following that Archant has decided to continue publishing through at least the end of the year

Source: This Anti-Brexit Newspaper First Launched as a Pop-up, But It’s Doing Well Enough to Continue Indefinitely | Nieman

In The Trump Era, The Fuck You, Pay Me Ethos Is More Important Than Ever

While most of us will likely never engage in business with the Trumps or their companies, one should be wary that, just as Donald Trumps racist remarks emboldened the bigots of America to come out of the woodwork, so too might his unabashed business fuckery embolden Americas capitalist swindlers.

Source: Why the Fuck You, Pay Me Ethos Is More Important Than Ever in the Trump Era – VICE

Emotion For Our Pets Helps Explain Human Health Spending

Harriet exploring on the shores of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Photo: Christopher Pollard

In almost every year since the 1960s, health care spending has grown at least as fast as the overall economy, and often much faster. Strange as it may sound, how we care for our pets offers some answers.

Source: How Emotion Over Pet Care Helps Explain Human Health Spending – The New York Times

2017: The Geopolitical Recession

This is Eurasia Group’s annual forecast of the political risks that are most likely to play out over the course of the year. This year’s 2017 report indicates that we’ve reached a G-Zero world-a world with no global leaders.

Source: Eurasia Group | Top Risks 2017: The Geopolitical Recession

The Toll of Workplace Incivility

The number-one attribute that garnered commitment and engagement from employees was respect from their leaders. In fact, no other leadership behavior had a bigger effect on employees across the outcomes measured. Being treated with respect was more important to employees than recognition and appreciation, communicating an inspiring vision, providing useful feedback, or even providing opportunities for learning, growth, and development.

Source: The Hidden Toll of Workplace Incivility | McKinsey & Company