Disruptor controls markets, not the ‘invisible hand’
The 'invisible hand' - a term to describe the unintended social benefits of individual actions - doesn't control markets. Researchers from Michigan State University...
Farmers markets boost the economies of cities and towns
Farmers markets boost the economies of cities and towns, a new study has found. The researchers, from the Faculty of Economics and Business, UPV/EHU-University...
Market share doesn’t influence financial performance as strongly as people think
Gaining market share is every marketer's aim. However, market share gains do not influence a company's financial performance as strongly as many people believe....
Long queues mean greater profits for some businesses
Some companies thrive when people wait in line. In other words, for some companies, long queues can mean greater profits. They want people to...
America’s debt danger zone undermines GDP growth
America landed in a debt 'danger zone' which reduced economic growth. From 2009 to 2014, being in the debt danger zone reduced economic growth...
CEOs more likely to engage in layoffs if they earn less than peers
CEOs are more likely to engage in layoffs if they earn less than their peers, a new study reports. In fact, CEOs who earn...
Brexit fears regarding risks in supply chain
Even though businesses have taken many steps to ready themselves, Brexit fears are increasing. Brexit fears regarding companies' perception of supply chain risks, especially,...
Turkey-US row could hit European banks
The ongoing Turkey-US row could affect European banks which have lent money to Turkish businesses. There is also a risk to investment and trade,...
Construction production activity rose 0.2% in euro area and 0.6% in EU28
In June 2018, production activity in the construction sector rose by 0.2% in the euro area compared to May 2018. In the EU28, it...
Narcissistic CEOs tend to have larger legal bills
Narcissistic CEOs are typically self-centered, overconfident risk-takers. They also tend to clock up larger legal bills. They typically have heavier legal bills because they...