Minimum wage and crime rates not linked
Most people believe that by raising the minimum wage crime rates would go down, but this appears to be a myth.
Researchers at the University...
Chinese ghost cities
Housing prices in China almost tripled between 2005 to 2009 and residential housing investment as a share of China's GDP also tripled, from 2% in 2000 to...
Dubai Airshow kicks off with $162.6 billion in orders in 3 hours
Within three hours of the opening of the Dubai Airshow, orders worth $162.6 billion were placed, a record for any airshow.
Several companies announced orders...
Many college graduates never find jobs related to their degree
Thirty-one percent of college graduates in the United States never find a job related to what they studied, and 47% say their first job...
Greek recovery uncertain
Is the Greek recovery here for the long haul?
Has the worst of the Greek crisis been overcome and is the government delivering in terms...
Forbes sale is very possible – how much is it worth?
Forbes Media is working with Deutsche Bank AG to explore a possible sale of the company following a spike of interest from potential buyers. Will...
Why is working long hours bad for you and your employer?
Working long hours gives you more money, more money means less stress about being able to get by financially, right? Possibly, but it is...
Uncertain global economic outlook, says DEPA
Global economic outlook for the advanced economies remains uncertain, despite recent figures indicating stronger global industrial production, says DEPA (United Nations Department of Economic and...
Does wind energy pose a threat to wildlife?
As a means of harnessing renewable energy, wind turbines tick many of the right boxes - but a new study from the US raises...
Global industrial production grew 4% in Q3 2013
Global industrial production grew by 4% (annualized) during the 3rd quarter of 2013, according to a new report by DESA (United Nations Department of Economic...